Survivor - Emperors vs Knights
Chapter 1- The Marooning
Well, here it is. "Survivor - Emperors vs Knights" is finally here. Those of you who read "Survivor - Kodai Island", welcome back to my second installment of my Survivor series. The first season focused exclusively on Super Smash Brothers, but this series as a whole will be a Super Smash Brothers x Game-Xover series. So for fans of Smash, you will mostly get some familiar face plus a few others who you aren't as aware about. We have those, Smashers, and Assist Trophies all in the mix. Welcome back and I hope you enjoy this!
Now for those of you who are getting into this series for the first time (or is this is even your first time even hearing about Survivor), then welcome. It's good to see new readers getting into this series! Survivor is a reality TV show series that basically has a group of people stranded on an island divided into two teams (sometimes more) as they compete in a series of challenges as well as strategizing to get each other voted off in any way they can, until eventually there is a final two or three (there will always be a final three in my stories) and whoever has made it far enough into the game (that also made it just short of reaching the finals) get to decide on who is most deserving to win a million dollars as well as the title of Sole Survivor. I will try my best to ease you all in!
But for the people that have heard of Survivor before but haven't came across this series until now (unless you read the pre-show "Emperors vs Knights - Meet the Cast" fic, than welcome! Now first of all, it is not a requirement to read "Survivor - Kodai Island" but if you want to check out that fic as you wait for more chapters for this to read two seasons at the same time, then feel free to do so. Just so you know, this is basically an AU fic where none of the characters know each other, as well as some of their stories being altered a little. (For example, the three FNAF characters that re in this are anthropomorphic and work at different jobs at wherever, Sheik and Zelda are two different people (also, this is gonna be the Smash 4/Brawl Zelda from Twilight Princess), Roy is 18 instead of fifteen so he can compete in this (just like Sonic in Kodai Island), and for a smaller detail, Greninja's over-extended tongue doesn't exist and it's just as normal as everybody else's. I feel like that if it's otherwise, not only it would be predictable, but I'd find it to be more exciting and fun if they didn't know each other. But here are the castaways: Nago (Emperors Tribe): Peach, Zelda, Ghirahim, Marth, Roy, Shadow, Mega Man, Pac-Man, Shulk, Freddy. Chatan (Knights Tribe): Luigi, Sheik, Greninja, Krystal, Knuckles, Rouge, Cloud, Shovel Knight, Bonnie, Foxy. (And just so you know, due to the FNAF characters having basically no personalities in their game due to them simply being animatronic robots, they're going to be anthropomorphic animals with different personalities and backstories here. And before anyone asks, Bonnie is a male.)
Now for this first chapter, this is going to be a marooning, an introduction chapter basically for the twenty people that are going to compete where we will have the opening challenge take place. Master Hand is the host for the series so expect him to of course be heavily involved here. And then afterwards, the group's official thirty-nine day adventure will begin. I'll explain more in the ending author's note because the opening author's note here is already very long due to me basically introducing this fic to three different groups of people who are reading this. So with that being said, enjoy!
~KF
Survivor is once again returning to Japan where twenty people will battle it out on Kodai Island. Almost forty seasons of Survivor has shown multiple approaches to life being put to the Ultimate test...
And it will be the ultimate challenge one more time...
In the middle of the East China Sea were two boats with ten strangers each.
Emperors
These ten players are all about taking matters in their own hands and leading others to victory in any way they can based off authority, domination, and positive reception...
Peach Toadstool smiled with confidence until a sudden wave caught her off guard resulting in a gasp. Nonetheless, she regained her composure and giggled it off.
"I guess I was put onto this tribe based off what I do back in my kingdom! I always loved to help others in my community because I always felt that it was the right thing to do. I also like to bakes sweets and treats and sell them. Some sort of a little hobby of mine. But I guess no matter what I do people generally think that I am a 'princess that can do no wrong.'" She laughed a little. "Well I guess if people enjoy me as a person that it's something that I can't really complain about."
Unlike the 'princess' of her kingdom, Shadow the Hedgehog meanwhile although seemed to be well prepared for what was to come, the straightforward expression on his face resulted in an opposite overall vibe in comparison.
"Perhaps this is an opportunity to test myself. Back where I come from, people see me as a force to be reckoned with. Whether people like me or not, it still does not change the fact that people have known for easily stepping over anyone that comes in my way. Depending on how people perceive in this competition, it's as simple as the old saying goes: 'Stay out of my way, and I'll stay out of yours.'"
Like Peach though, Roy appeared to be rather eager on what was to come, and it showed due to him showing teeth out of anticipation, taking the time to eye his surroundings even though his main focus was on what was in front of him.
"I became a swordsman while I was an adolescent and I'm still an adolescent to this day. Nevertheless, I still managed to take control and prevent an entire war from happening. Because of me being so young, I am quite literally called the 'Young Lion' back where I am from. And conveniently I am on Survivor at such a young age. But age is irrelevant." He shook his head. "If I can prevent an entire war from occurring, I am pretty sure I have what it takes to win the competition."
Knights
These ten players are known for fighting through to the bitter end at any price, whether it is based on their work ethic, personal struggles, and pushing through to get out of tight situations to take control of their own fate...
Sitting near the front of the boat was none other than Shovel Knight who was more than happy with the ones who accompanied him on the trip to whatever destination they were heading to.
"Besides the fact that I literally have the word 'knight' in my name, I guess I was put onto this tribe by me generally getting through any situation whenever I could. I fought through thick and thin for myself as well as for my partner, all with my trusty ol' shovel from back at home. If I am put in a situation where it seems impossible to get out of in this wonderful game, I will not pout about it. Instead, I will attempt at my hardest to make it through no matter what it takes."
After encountering a wave, due to him never expecting it to come out of nowhere, Luigi was actually heavily startled about it he nearly lost his balance. Yet in just a couple seconds later, he calmed himself down and actually grinned knowing that it was nothing.
"My brother just came back from 'Survivor - Kodai Island' just a few weeks ago and he taught me everything he knew, so I guess now it's my turn. But even though it sort of gives me an advantage, I don't know what is to come for my game. I assume that the number one reason of me being on this team of knights is because of how things were back in the Mushroom Kingdom where people always see me as the guy who's in his older brother's shadow. I know this game will push me to the limit, but I am willing to take this game on and hopefully make a name for myself out here."
Knuckles the Echidna although never showed excitement, nor slight nervousness, his facial expression read that he was determined more than ever to begin playing. Even with the wave coming, Knuckles barely budged as if it was a voice that was never heard.
"When I was just a kid, I found out that I was the last of my kind. Now I am forced protect this Master Emerald back on Angel Island where I always lived for the rest of my life, or else the world would erupt into chaos to say the least. But I dunno anyone that had to go through what I had to go through, let alone at the age of five. All this was of course anything but easy. But I still continue to push through to this day, no matter how hard it may seem to be at times. I know I can handle being stranded out here with a bunch of strangers when I'm stranded all alone on another island back on Mobius."
With two very different approaches to life, they will be put to the biggest competition on television in order to find out which approach is best suit for Survivor. These twenty people will be abandoned and force to fend for themselves. In the end, one will remain to win it all...
And floating right above a large rock standing tall in the water was the host of Survivor, Master Hand himself.
"Thirty-nine days, twenty people, one Survivor!"
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The next thing the twenty competitors knew was that they were beginning to board the ship one after the other. However, it was simply one tribe at a time as starting with Peach, the emperors all boarded said ship one by one, making their way over to the red mat at Master Hand's left.
Once Ghirahim ended up being the last to stand on the mat, starting with Shovel Knight, the Knights tribe all leaped on board making their way over to the yellow mat until Cloud found his spot on their mat.
As literally all the emperors stared them down, the knights simply stared back. Not just in response alone, but to simply get a good look them. Nonetheless, the stare down just had to wait for another time, as Master Hand desired to kick things off as soon as possible.
"Welcome to our next season of Survivor."
And immediately the contestants cheered the loudest cheer as a group of twenty.
"Now, throughout the history of Survivor, we've tested out what it would be like if multiple walks of life were put to the test out here on the show, one team facing the other based on their approach to different situations and life obstacles." He began to elaborate. "We've had men vs women, old vs young, heroes vs villains, white collar vs blue collar vs no collar, brain vs brawn vs beauty, you name it. This time we're simply doing it... again."
And so, he went over to pull down a lever, and a board drop until it fell below the other, the latter wooden board revealing the season's title.
"This is Survivor - Emperors vs Knights!"
Of course, the players just had to cheer again upon staring at the title that was behind them.
"We have two different types of people this season. Let us start with the emperors first." The host of the show began to point. "Guy in the back. What's your name?"
"Ghirahim."
"Okay, Ghirahim, I'm gonna keep it simple. What brings you out here?"
"Well, long story short, this is basically just another experience that I can have in my lifetime. I've always wanted to submit an application for the show. But in regards to the theme I suppose, I... may not one hundred be aware of what the word 'emperor' means in this case scenario, but I assume that it has something to do with being some sort of ruler of authority."
"Well, believe it or not,..." said the master. "you're actually right in a way."
That actually made Ghirahim's grin grow larger.
"What about the guy standing next to him. What's your name?"
"Marth."
"Marth, what have you accomplished before you came out here?"
"I believe I have simply accomplished something I never thought I would." Though he smirked, he was getting ready to cover something he was not wanting to go over at the time, but he felt that it had to be put out there anyway. "After the unfortunate passing of my father, long story short, I was forced to step up and take control of not only my own fate, but the fate of others as well. And so, it led me to become the man I truly am today."
"And that leads me to reveal of what an emperor really is." said Master Hand. "The emperors are typically a group of people that are destined for domination. They are the type of people that usually get by taking control of almost every situation they're in by taking matters into their own hands, whether it be based off their likability, having some sort of authority in their daily lives, and like Marth said, being forced to step up in order to take control of your own fate."
"On the other hand, we have the knights of this game. They might not always be known for the dominant ones in life, but what they are known for is their willpower that comes from within, the ability to stick it out for as long as possible and pushing themselves to the very limit and fight to the bitter end no matter what it takes. And all that is based off their work ethic, hard work and determination, and doing what they do best." After the explanation of how both tribes approach life, Master Hand rotated his hand to his right. "Let's take a look at the yellow team. Guy on the far right. What is your name?"
"I'm Foxy."
"Foxy, do you consider yourself to be a knight out here?"
"Well,..." He took a brief moment to glance at the emperors. "I'll be honest here. Even though I have authority by being the boss, or captain of where I work at, I guess I'm still a knight somehow based off my work ethic. Not everything might go as planned, not everything might go my way, but in the end when you're getting through day by day, obstacle after obstacle, the end result that comes with it is worth it a hundred and ten percent."
"Alright, guy right behind him. What's your name?"
"Cloud."
"Cloud, what do you have to add to that?"
"I think I have defined the definition of a knight pretty well." He had to admit. "I was a part of this great force called SOLDIER where I was literally a soldier on secret missions. And afterwards, when I had opportunities to do much more, sometimes it's not always interesting, but rather continuing to do anything you're simply required to and take on any job that is out there in order to get paid. Anything beyond that is irrelevant in my book."
"So let me get this straight. What you're saying is that you basically had the opportunity to become an emperor, but you decided not to. You cared more about getting your reward than doing more just for the sake of it as in helping others. Literally all you care about is simply doing your job."
Cloud Strife nodded in confirmation. "I believe you've explained it better than myself, master."
"Well, alright then." He figured that the castaways grasped the theme pretty well. "So there you have it. We have the emperors that are used to executing their plans perfectly throughout their lives and we have the knights that have great work ethic and knowing to never give up. And it all set up for a potentially good season. And you know what? Let's put it to our first test right now."
A mixture of applause, excitement, and cheers were sounded.
"We're going to have our first reward challenge in order to get a taste of how these two different approaches to life play out here. Emperors tribe, we'll start with you all." Master Hand's focus was back on the red team. "Choose who do you think are the two weakest knights of the group."
The ten knights all immediately glanced and watch the emperors all huddling up and to make a group decision. Whispers were heard and finger pointing was seen.
...
"Alright, emperors." Their time was up. "Who do you all think are the two weakest of the Knights tribe?"
Freddy Fazbear spoke up. "We pick the green-capped man in the front and the bat over there."
"Luigi and Rouge. Step forward."
As the two did what was told, Rouge kept her smirk in spite of being pointed out by the opposing team, said smirk hiding some sort of annoyance on the inside.
"Naturally, being called the weakest by the other team is quite nerve wracking." In spite of her comment, her smirk still remained. "But I'm alright. They know they will regret it. I bet I could take on some of those emperors any day."
"Alright, knights." It was now their turn to choose. "It's gonna be a little different for you guys. For you all, you need to decide who do you think are the two strongest emperors."
And so, it was now their turn to whispers, with the emperors reacting in a similar manner the knights were when two of them had to be chosen.
"Okay, knights, who is it gonna be?"
Greninja pointed the two out. "Ghirahim and the bear on the left."
"Ghirahim and Freddy took a couple steps off their mat to come forward."
"Now Luigi, you've just been called out by the emperors as being one of the weakest of the tribe."
"Well," Zelda laughed slightly. "we didn't necessarily mean it in a rather derogative, insulting way, master. We have just done what was told."
"Fair enough."
"Well, it's definitely not surprising it all to hear that I am the weakest over here." Luigi scratched the back of his head. "I honestly would have been more surprised if I wasn't called to step forward. However, this could only mean that I have something to prove already over here."
"Oh, don't worry, Luigi." Rouge grinned facing him for a bit. "We got this under control."
"Now on the other hand, no pun intended," said the master. "We have Ghirahim and Freddy representing the emperors tribe. Freddy, you happen to point out the two people standing across from you on the knights tribe, and now you get chosen."
He smiled and chuckled just a bit with a nod. "I'm not mad at them. If that's what they think then that's what they think. We'll just see how this goes."
"And we will. It's time for your first reward challenge. Now, in spite of both tribes are known for working hard in life, the emperors should have the advantage by just a little bit." He used his own fingers for visuals. "And so, the knights are at a slight disadvantage. However, we're gonna give them an opportunity to tip the favor to their side. Luigi, Rouge, as you can see there are many obstacles out there. You must choose with the emperors have to take, and then you're gonna with path you two will have to take. The thing is that for the knights, the goal is to put Ghirahim and Freddy on the most difficult path to take and let themselves have an easier time on the course."
"Here's how it works: as for the first stage it is all about balance. You can for a beam over water, a plank bridge, or a two person track walking side to side while holding one end of a rope. As for the next stage, it's all about agility where you get the choice of getting through the net tube, the rope tunnel, or the crawl under. As for the third stage, you have the choice between the fifteen piece cube puzzle, and eight piece slide puzzle, or transferring thirty sandbags from one platform to another one at a time. And whoever reaches the end must crawl out to release a massive shelter making kit which will be for the winning tribe."
Ghirahim was already eyeing the knights with firsts against his hips as Freddy had his arms folded staring at the master.
"Okay, knights. Luigi and Rouge, I'm going to give you two a chance to discuss about the decisions you both are going to make."
Thus, the whispering began. Even though Rouge ended up doing all the talking, Luigi at least seem to mutter a few words as everyone else watched.
"Alright, Rouge." The hand was ready. "What did you and Luigi decide on what the emperors are gonna do?"
Rouge began to point with her other wrist on her hip. "They're going to do the plank bridge, then they're going to go through the jangled up ropes over there..."
"The rope tunnel."
"Right." The bat answered to Master Hand's correction. "And then they're gonna transfer over all the sandbags."
"Alright, perfect!" He 'smirked.'
"Master, I do believe that we can take on any of these obstacles with ease." Ghirahim nodded with complete confidence.
"You might, but the objective is to beat the knights in this challenge." He stated. "Especially since in this case scenario, the knights are the ones that have the advantage after you two were just pointed out to be the two strongest castaways in your tribe."
The tall man whispered to Freddy. "We will beat them. Okay?"
"Alright..."
"So Luigi, what did you and Rouge choose for yourselves?"
"Uh,..." He eyed each of the obstacles one-by-one, his index finger also getting involved like Rouge's. "we're gonna go for the beam over the water. Um, then we are gonna go through the net tube, and then we're gonna do the eight piece slide puzzle to finish."
"In all honesty, we found the two person track to be slightly easier then going over the beam over the water, which is obviously a huge risk because one of us could easily fall in the water." Rouge confessed. "However, at that time, I told Luigi that we needed to prove a point to the emperors that us knights shouldn't be underestimated just because the emperors won a few things in life. Taking a risk in the first reward challenge of the season couldn't have hurt anything too dramatically."
Now at that point, the four competitors from their respective tribes were standing directly in front of the first of their own set of obstacles.
"Alright, so here we go. It is our first challenge of Survivor - Emperors vs Knights. For reward, survivors ready?"
All four of them immediately got in position to start.
"...GO!"
And off they went, their teams cheering them on almost instantly.
"Ghirahim and Freddy getting right to work on that bridge as they start to carry pieces over!" Then Master Hand shifted to the knights. "Rouge and Luigi making quick work using that rope to get across that beam that is over the water. It's simple. All you gotta do is make sure you don't fall!"
"Please don't fall, guys..." said Sheik out of slight nervousness with a blink.
"Rouge making it look like she's done this all her life! Luigi not doing too bad himself." The host then took a glance back to the emperors. "Ghirahim and Freddy communicating rather well."
"Don't give up, emperors!" shouted an optimistic Pac-Man clapping his hands together.
"Alright, Rouge and Luigi are finishing up and are getting ready to move onto the net tube." Although he was acknowledging the knights' progress, at the same time, it was basically a warning to the emperors. "Ghirahim and Freddy although not exactly through with their first obstacle, they're not panicking."
"Keep it going! Keep it going!" Knuckles had his hands over his mouth.
"Alright, put this piece over there." Ghirahim told Fazbear as he did just that.
"Freddy and Ghirahim are finally through the first obstacle and are about to go through the rope tunnel!"
Shulk began to clap as well out of respect for their progress. "Keep it up, guys. You're still in this!"
Although, the rope tunnel was clearly easier said than done. Ropes all over the area with two large men never helped. At that time, the two figured that it was the most likely reason it was picked for them to complete by Rouge and Luigi.
Speaking of them, Rouge happened to be almost flying through the net tube. Luigi might have been a bit behind, yet the amount of effort he was putting into it said it all.
"Rouge is almost free! Luigi pushing at his absolute hardest to get through it!"
In spite of getting slightly tangled a couple times, Freddy and Ghirahim never stopped pushing to make it through their second obstacle.
"You can do it, guys!" Peach cheered on.
"Rouge is through the net tube... Luigi is through their net tube!" Master Hand announced. "Now they're moving onto the eight piece slide puzzle. Even though slide puzzles can be a bit complicated, they could go pretty quickly."
"Did you want to do it?"
"I guess I could try..."
"Luigi is going to take over for the puzzle! ...Freddy is through the rope tunnel and he's pulling Ghirahim out!"
Quite a few members of their tribe cheered on.
"Even though they don't have to complete a puzzle, then still have to transfer thirty sandbags from one platform to another." Hand restated the objective of their final part of the challenge. "However, worse case scenario that it might be too little, too late for the emperors..."
"Freddy, you can just toss them and I will place them down!"
"Try moving that piece over there..."
"It's almost done..."
"Luigi thinks he has it..."
The knights all watched. Fortunately for them, Luigi was quickly able to pull out the biggest piece of the puzzle, officially completing their obstacle course, immediately causing the rest of their tribe to cheer louder than ever.
"Luigi completes the puzzle! Rouge is already on her way to slide down the bowsprit as this challenge is officially over!"
And with that being said, Rouge the Bat quickly untied the knot before the shelter making kit came plummeting down, making a giant splash in the water.
"KNIGHTS WIN REWARD!"
Knuckles, Shovel Knight, Greninja, Krystal, Bonnie, Cloud, Sheik, and Foxy were all as excited as ever. Obviously whether it was for immunity or not, being victorious of the first challenge of a Survivor season was something special for the team.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the emperors, although felt as if they had to suffer through a set back, at least some of them felt that it was not the end of the world.
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"So Luigi, typically even though the knights can work just as hard as the emperors, the emperors are usually the ones that are more victorious. Yet this time, you and Rouge had the favor based on the decision you two made."
"Well, if I was honest here, I can't believe that I've actually done all of those obstacles." He had to laugh a little. "I was actually extremely hesitant to be right over the water by making across that beam, fearing the absolute worst. But we both managed to pull it off, as well as the rest of the course altogether."
Rouge placed a hand on his shoulder. "We did good. Really good."
"On the other hand," The emperors were back in the spotlight. "Ghirahim, Freddy, you guys are typically the ones dominating in life, but in the end, you both have been defeated."
"Oh, we fear not, master." Although coming in last, Ghirahim's smirk was still there as he shook his head. "Like they say: they may have won the battle, but we certainly haven't lost the war."
"Game on." Rouge commented with a simple nod, not even a single look at her opponents.
"Losing the first challenge was of course frustrating. However, I can not hold a grudge against my opponents. Perhaps it was destined for them to win." Ghirahim said. "Therefore, I see no reason to be bitter. We will all witness what will occur when we all compete for immunity."
"Alright, emperors. Freddy, Ghirahim, Shulk, Shadow, Zelda, Marth, Peach, Roy, Mega Man, Pac-Man, your tribe name is Nago. Here is a map to your new home and you will all be getting your red buffs. Head on out."
After Master Hand tossed the necessary items to the tribe, the knights awaited for their turn to come.
"Knights, congratulations. You earned your advance shelter making kit. Rouge, Luigi, Foxy, Krystal, Sheik, Bonnie, Greninja, Shovel Knight, Cloud, Knuckles, your tribe name is Chatan where you will all be getting yellow. Here is a map to your new home and buffs. Head on out."
"Both of your rafts are waiting for you, but watch out for the rain." Master Hand warned. "This is going to be a wet season. Good luck. For one of the twenty of you, this is the start to your 39 day, million day adventure."
Both teams were already leaping off the ship one by one as they all headed out to their respective rafts.
"It's Survivor - Emperors vs Knights!" Pac-Man was as cheerful as he ever was. "You know, I don't think it really mattered to me whether I was put on the emperors tribe or not. I'm still taking in the fact that I am on the show! It's not everyday that you get to be on here. So of all the adventures I've been in, this might be without a doubt the greatest adventure of my life!"
(In case you haven't noticed at this point for any new readers for the series, italics means that the characters are having a confessional.)
Now due to my writing style evolving alone, I already find this to be a much better first chapter than Kodai Island (now looking back at it, I think that it's kind of rushed but that's okay because that happened literally a year ago lol).
Alright, so I actually wanted to get the challenge out the way before I elaborate of how the tribes are. Basically now that I look at it, it's basically a combination of Survivor - Worlds Apart and Survivor - David vs Goliath (come to think of it this idea was created around the same time David vs Goliath started to air so what a coincidence I guess). The emperors tribe is sort of a combination of the white collar tribe in Worlds Apart and the Goliath tribe in David vs Goliath, which means that the knights tribe is a combination of the David tribe from David vs Goliath and the blue collar tribe from Worlds Apart. That's actually kind of interesting I'll admit. The opening challenge itself was supposed to be the one from Millennials vs Gen X, but it got scrapped last minute because I like the David vs Goliath challenge as it fits this season a little more.
But anyway hope you liked this chapter! I will be posting two chapters a week every Wedesneday and Saturday.
Questions: (You can answer these in your reviews as well as adding your own thoughts. Oh, by the way, those of you who haven't read Kodai Island, I recommend actually not looking at the other reviews or else you'll be heavily spoiled lol, but those who have seen it, you are absolutely free to talk about the events of that Survivor fic! I actually want you all to because it's fun to talk about both that fic and this fic that's going on.)
1. Early thoughts on the tribes and any characters in particular?
2. Who are you personally rooting for this season? (I will have a poll about that later after the first character goes)
3. What do you think the boot order would be? (I know I already asked this question in the pre-show but I want to get the chance for the people that are just now finding this series a chance to post theirs. Basically predict who will go first to who might win this season.)
Now before I go I have a couple thing to say here, mainly for the newbies. I have a YouTube intro for this season. (Would post a link here but Fanfiction won't let us do that, so just type in Survivor - Emperors vs Knights in the search bar and you will see my channel come up.) Check it out if you'd like!
The winner pick poll for this season is still up on my profile so you can vote for whoever. So far, Luigi is in the lead with Knuckles and Rouge both tied for second place. (Note: Polls aren't available on the mobile version of this site)
Now for those of you who are just now finding out what Survivor is and want to actually see the real show, PM me and I am open to fill anyone in! The entire series is on the CBS website. (Though it's a paid subscription service just so you know.)
Well, that's all I have to say here. So next chapter, we will officially start on day one! See you all on Saturday!