Previously on, Survivor,
After his ally Brandon was voted off, Stephen felt ready to throw in the towel. However, Bruce wasn't going to let Savaii step all over them without a last minute fight.
Meanwhile, Sweet Tooth was trying to get Mikayla to side with him after the Upolus were voted out, in an attempt to take her to the finals. However, Mikayla didn't trust Sweet Tooth and planned to turn others against him.
Ling Ling started making his own plans for the end game, trying to convince Stepney and Metal Mario to vote against Sweet Tooth, claiming him to be a large threat.
At the combined Reward/Immunity challenge, the team of Harry, Sweet Tooth, Stepney, and Mikayla won. The losing team had to attend tribal council, along with Mikayla, who they picked to go to Exile Island. She would also be immune.
Stephen hoped Mikayla would vote with him and Bruce tonight, since he thought she would be angry with Savaii. But at tribal council, she voted with Savaii again, and Bruce joined the jury.
Fearing that she could be cast aside at any time, Mikayla gave some information to Stephen about Sweet Tooth's deal. Stephen thought this was a terrible idea for her to be doing, but played along. She also told Stephen about Metal Mario's hidden immunity idol.
Stephen later leaked the information to Sweet Tooth, who was enraged. When he confronted Mikayla, Mikayla lied to his face, telling him not to trust any outsider.
But, at the immunity challenge, Stephen won immunity, saving himself from going home.
Mikayla tried to convince others that Sweet Tooth couldn't be trusted, and that he would turn on anybody. Metal Mario, however, wasn't buying any minute of it.
At tribal council, Mikayla was sent packing. 6 are left, who'll be voted out tonight?
Final 6: Harry, Ling Ling, Metal Mario, Stephen, Stepney, and Sweet Tooth
Jury: Brandon, Bruce, and Mikayla
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Cact-X Day 30
With Mikayla gone, Stephen was the last remaining member of the old Upolu tribe.
"With Mikayla gone... well, it wasn't too exciting to say the least. If something large happened, like say, Sweet Tooth going home, then I wouldn't be worried right now. I need something to happen, or I'm done." - Stephen
While the other 5 tribe members were working around camp, Stephen was planning something.
"Mikayla was voted out, probably for being a Upolu member. But... she talked with me about game strategy. Maybe if I can start proposing strategies with other players, I might be able to get rid of them." - Stephen
Stephen got up, and asked Ling Ling to join him by the river.
"What up?" asked Ling Ling.
"Ever think about keeping me around longer?" asked Stephen.
Ling Ling grew annoyed, "You Upolu member! Of course not!"
Stephen sighed, "Yeah, I guess you're right. I hope you're happy with fifth place."
Stephen got up to leave, but Ling Ling tugged on his pants leg.
"Wait up man! What you mean?" wondered Ling Ling.
"Stephen-san said Ling Ling only get fifth if Upolu decimated. Ling Ling grow worried." - Ling Ling
Stephen turned around, "I see you on the outside a lot. Stepney hangs out with Metal Mario a lot. Harry practically glues himself onto Sweet Tooth. You? I'm not so sure."
Ling Ling nodded, "Ling Ling somewhat agree with you. What do you suggest?"
"Have you ever thought about what to do after I'm gone?" asked Stephen.
Ling Ling nodded, "Ling Ling want Sweet Tooth to go! Sweet Tooth large threat!"
"Apparently, Ling Ling and I have similar goals, but different methods of accomplishing them. I see Sweet Tooth as my number one target. After all, he was named the leader way back on Day 12 when the tribes mixed up." - Stephen
"Have you told anyone about your plan?" asked Stephen.
"Only Metal Mario and Stepney," replied Ling Ling, "Both want it to happen, it seem."
Stephen nodded, thinking to himself, "Okay... that might work. I have to win immunity though, or they might vote against me."
"With all the information Ling Ling gave me, it's time to leak it out into the open again. I told the truth about Mikayla, and it worked. I think Sweet Tooth will trust this piece of info." - Stephen
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Cact-X Day 31
Sweet Tooth was laying down in the shelter with Metal Mario and Stepney.
"This game is getting down to the wires," noted Sweet Tooth, "We have 8 days left out here in the Aquatic Ruins."
Both Metal Mario and Stepney nodded.
"Let's keep to the plan, and eliminate Stephen," reminded Sweet Tooth, "With only him left to go, it shouldn't be a hard decision."
"I really trust Sweet Tooth... especially after the last tribal council. If he wanted to take anyone out in order to keep Mikayla around, he would've pulled it last night. He didn't, I'm grateful to him." - Stepney
"After Stephen, what's next?" asked Metal Mario.
Sweet Tooth looked over at him, "Well, what do you think? We've made a Final 4 pact, right? Ling Ling goes next."
Stepney spoke up, "Actually, Sweet Tooth? Perhaps we can keep Stephen around a little longer."
Sweet Tooth grew suspicious, "Why would you even think about that?"
"It's just..." worried Stepney, "Well, I don't trust Ling Ling, mate."
Metal Mario looked at Stepney, who gave a 'don't worry' expression.
"I think Stepney shouldn't tell Sweet Tooth about what Ling Ling is trying to do. I was honestly thinking about it myself, seeing Sweet Tooth as a major threat." - Metal Mario
"What's the rodent trying to do?" asked Sweet Tooth.
"He tried making an alliance with us," explained Stepney, "And his target is you."
Sweet Tooth nodded, thinking hard.
"I'm worried he might try to pull it even before Stephen's gone," worried Stepney.
Sweet Tooth got up from his seat, "Well then, I guess he'll have to go instead of Stephen."
"Think about the possibilities of taking Stephen to the Final 4. This will ensure a spot in the Final 3 no matter what. Anyone would be stupid to align with him at that point, because he has the jury wrapped up." - Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth looked at Stepney, "Play along with him, and actually provoke him into voting against me. This will give us a good reason to vote him out."
Stepney nodded.
"Sweet Tooth seemed... pretty calm about this. He didn't freak, didn't get mad, he just stayed calm. I wonder if he has something planned..." - Stepney
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"Come on in guys!"
The remaining castaways entered the challenge area.
"Guys ready for today's reward challenge?"
Everyone nodded.
"For today's challenge, you will be split into two teams of three. There are two parts to this Reward Challenge. First part will be in teams, and the second part will be the winning team facing off against eachother. For the first part, hooked up to a rope, each team will traverse through a water-based obstacle course. You'll go through underwater holes, jump over hurdles, and walk across floating platforms. Once you've completed the course, you will then swim to shore, and untie three bags of ammunition. First team to make it to shore, wins reward, and then they get to face off in the second part. We'll go into that later."
"For your reward, you will stay here, and partake in a wonderful feast. Beef, pork, chicken, soda, and desert. You will also spend the night here. The winner of the second part gets something... a little extra. Let's pick teams."
Team 1: Metal Mario, Stepney, and Sweet Tooth
Team 2: Harry, Ling Ling, and Stephen
"Survivors ready? GO!"
Each team dove into the water, trying their best to stay together, as the rope can only go so far. The first obstacle was ahead, underwater holes. To put into detail, these are simply 'sand rings' embedded to the ocean floor. Walking along the bottom, Metal Mario walked through the ring. Stepney and Sweet Tooth followed right behind him. Team 2 was having difficulty sticking together.
Team 1 came to the hurdles, which was difficult for Metal Mario, as these hurdles were stationed above water. Each tribe member had to launch themselves over the hurdles to be able to move on. There were 3 hurdles in total. Sweet Tooth and Stepney had to carry Metal Mario over these, as he was way too heavy to actually swim back up.
Team 2 cleared the underwater holes, and was closing in on Team 1's location. Sweet Tooth strained to pull Metal Mario up and over the first hurdle.
"This is going to be a nuisance..." muttered Sweet Tooth.
Team 2 eventually surpassed Team 1 in the hurdle portion. Ling Ling lead his team over the hurdles, and eventually they made it to the floating platforms.
"Take your time," encouraged Stephen, "They will never catch up in time."
Ling Ling hopped from platform to platform. Harry followed suit, but nearly fell off a platform. Stephen saved him by grabbing the cuff of his shirt.
Over with Team 1, Metal Mario was now over the second hurdle.
"I feel like an old man..." he complained.
Harry eventually made it across the platforms, as did Stephen. Team 2 finished the obstacle course. Team 1... well, they never had a chance anyway.
"THE TEAM OF LING LING, STEPHEN, AND HARRY WIN REWARD!"
All of Team 2 hugged and cheered.
"Congrats Team 2! Soon, you will be competing in another reward challenge, for an individual reward. Before we begin, first things first, Exile Island time. Who will go?"
Harry, Ling Ling, and Stephen discussed it.
"Stepney go back to Exile!" said Ling Ling.
Stepney nodded, got the map from Jeff, and left.
"Stepney will return at the next immunity challenge. Now let's get to the next part of the reward challenge. You now have a bag of ammunition. You each will have a slingshot. Use the ammunition with your slingshot to break your tiles. We have a 3x3 board, 3 tiles for each of you. Be careful, though. Every shot counts. First person to break all 3 tiles, wins another reward."
Jeff whistled off to his left, and some fancy blue sports car drove into view.
"Spectre." noted Sweet Tooth to himself.
"As Sweet Tooth said, this is Spectre. This is a fancy sports car that was once driven by a Twisted Metal competitor. He no longer needs it, so if you win this challenge, it becomes yours. Let's get started."
Harry had to break yellow targets, Ling Ling orange, and Stephen blue.
"Ready, aim, FIRE!"
Harry missed.
Ling Ling hit Harry's first tile.
Stephen hit Ling Ling's first tile.
"Ready, aim, FIRE!"
Harry hit Stephen's first tile.
Ling Ling missed
Stephen missed.
"Ready, aim, FIRE!"
Harry hit Ling Ling's second tile.
Ling Ling hit Stephen's second tile.
Stephen hit...
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Ling Ling's last tile.
"With that said and done, LING LING WINS REWARD!"
Everyone cheered for Ling Ling.
"Ling Ling, you didn't hit any targets, but Harry and Stephen sort of helped you win this fancy sports car. You will see this car again once you return home. You three will stay here, and enjoy a feast that I will soon bring out to you. As for Sweet Tooth and Metal Mario, nothing for you. You may head back to camp."
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Reward Day 31
After everything had been dealt with, Jeff rolled in a fancy looking buffet.
"Nice!" smirked Stephen. Harry's and Ling Ling's tongues were rolled out.
"I was pissed that I didn't win the car, and that Ling Ling did. I would've loved to bring home a battle-worn vehicle. Still, it wasn't my day, and I have to put on a happy face." - Stephen
"Enjoy!" smiled Jeff, and he left the others alone.
Harry placed a bunch of meat on the table. He then saw something that caught his eye; gelatin.
"Aiie!" screeched Harry, as he jumped into Stephen's arms.
"What!" wondered Stephen, confused.
Harry very weakly pointed at the gelatin, "It's alive..."
"It alien thing," noted Ling Ling, casually, "They think gelatin alive or something."
"Harry is wimp! Ling Ling still don't understand why aliens afraid of gelatin!" - Ling Ling
Stephen dropped Harry on the ground, and went to go get some food.
"You're certainly something, Harry." noted Stephen to himself.
"I sometimes wonder if Harry is actually here to win the money. He's not doing a great job at convincing me to give him a vote at the end... IF he gets there." - Stephen
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Exile Island Night 31
Stepney was reading clue number 2.
"I know Metal Mario has an idol, mate. I just love the idea that there's an idol out there, and that it's hidden and all. Darn it, I'm gonna go look for it." - Stepney
Stepney traversed into the ancient ruins near the camp. The clues said to look within the ruins.
"Strange." noted Stepney to himself, "Metal Mario found his in a tree hole or something. They actually expect us to go looking in..."
He gulped, and went inside.
"I'm not entirely scared, mate. It's just... for a long, long time, I was stuck in a scrapyard for God knows how long. It was always dark and eerie." - Stepney
Stepney searched every nook and cranny of the ruin. After about 20 minutes of searching, Stepney came across what could be the last crack in the wall.
"This better be it..." panted Stepney, worn out from both the running and the heat.
Stepney checked the crack thoroughly...
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"Is this it?" asked Stepney to himself, pulling out a wrapped up object.
He unwrapped it to reveal a small silver object; the hidden immunity idol. Stepney smirked to himself.
"'Atta boy, Step." said Stepney to himself as he left the ruin.
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Cact-X Day 32
Sweet Tooth was taking a nap in the shelter, thinking of what to do.
"I'm going to try to take out Ling Ling next, and then we'll split Metal Mario and Stepney up. Taking Stephen to the Final 4 will break any chance of a 2-2 vote. At least, it SHOULD." - Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth rolled over onto his side.
"I hope these people are smart enough to not allow Stephen any further then fourth place, because he can win immunity, and then he'll win hands down." - Sweet Tooth
Meanwhile, Metal Mario was taking a casual walk underwater.
"I've got the idol, not Sweet Tooth. I could potentially use this against him in order to send him home. But... I can't allow Stephen to go far in the game. I want to wait until the Final 5 before we start the endgame... but with Ling Ling around, the endgame might come early." - Metal Mario
– – – – –
"Come on in guys!"
Sweet Tooth and Metal Mario entered the challenge area.
"We'll now bring in the reward winners, returning from their reward."
Stephen, Ling Ling, and Harry joined the others.
"Last, but not least, Stepney will be returning from Exile Island."
Stepney rejoined the others.
"Guys ready for today's immunity challenge?"
Everyone nodded.
"I'll take back immunity from you, Stephen."
Stephen did so.
"For today's challenge, you will raise your hand into the air. Your wrist will be tied to a rope leading to a bucket full of water. If your hand drops even the slightest, the bucket will tip over, and you'll get wet and be out of the competition. Last person standing wins immunity. Let's get started."
Everyone got situated.
"Challenge has begun..."
– 30 minutes in.. –
So far into the challenge, everyone was doing well. Ling Ling was in a good position.
Stephen was slightly struggling, but kept it hidden.
– 1 hour in... –
Stephen began to visibly struggle, as was Stepney.
Metal Mario was also showing signs of weakness. Surprisingly, Harry was doing the best, or looked the best, at least.
– 1 hour, 30 minutes in... –
Nothing much changed over the half hour.
"I'm amazed. Usually someone drops out by this point."
"Not today, Probst." commented Harry, feeling proud.
But on that note, someone DID drop out. In fact, TWO people dropped out...
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"Just as I finish saying that, we've lost Stephen and Stepney. Down to four..."
– 2 hours in... –
Sweet Tooth looked at his fellow Savaii members. They looked fine to him, to the point of never giving up at this point.
With that thought, Sweet Tooth allowed the bucket to drown him out. Strangely, the fire atop his head did not give out.
"Sweet Tooth is out! Down to Metal Mario, Harry, and Ling Ling."
– 2 hours, 30 minutes in... –
Another one dropped out...
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"Metal Mario is out of the challenge. We're down to Ling Ling and Harry!"
Sweet Tooth hoped it didn't come down to this. He quietly showed a thumbs up to Harry.
– 3 hours in... –
One person dropped out...
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Some untranslatable gibberish came spewing out of Ling Ling's mouth.
"Ling Ling is out. HARRY WINS IMMUNITY!"
Everyone clapped for Harry.
"Nice job, Harry! You don't have anything to worry about tonight, because you my friend are safe. As for the other five, one of you will be joining the jury. See you all later."
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Cact-X Day 33
Harry, Metal Mario, Stepney, and Sweet Tooth were sitting inside the shelter.
"You guys okay with that?" asked Sweet Tooth, "Voting Ling Ling out tonight?"
"He's gonna be pissed at us..." worried Stepney.
Sweet Tooth nodded, "Unless you do something about it. I want you to go and 'provoke' him into voting against me, just like I suggested."
"Tonight, Harry has immunity, and not Ling Ling. I want Ling Ling out now, before he has a chance to get rid of me." - Sweet Tooth
"What if he's already planning on it?" asked Stepney.
"Then play along with them... or pretend you have a immunity idol," suggested Sweet Tooth, "That'll get his hopes up."
"Great idea Sweet Tooth." smiled Harry, "Bet he won't see it coming a mile away."
Metal Mario was remaining silent in the background.
"I don't know what Sweet Tooth has planned. When Ling Ling goes home, will Stephen go next? What if he tries to split me and Stepney up? This might be the first step in his path to the Final 2." - Metal Mario
Metal Mario left the shelter, "Going for an underwater walk until tribal."
"I want to remain loyal to Stepney, and Harry as well. I just... do not trust Sweet Tooth anymore. I honestly think we should've done something when Mikayla was still in the game." - Metal Mario
Meanwhile, Ling Ling and Stephen were talking.
"So Sweet Tooth goes home tonight?" asked Stephen.
Ling Ling nodded, "Sweet Tooth is large competitor. Ling Ling want him gone!"
"Originally, I wanted to tell Sweet Tooth about Ling Ling... but then I decided, well, why not? If Stepney and Metal Mario are truly into this idea as Ling Ling says they are, then we should pull it." - Stephen
"Warning to you, you go next after Sweet Tooth is gone," replied Ling Ling, "This no alliance son."
Stephen rolled his eyes, "I know man..."
Just as Ling Ling was about to leave, Stepney showed up.
"Stepney?" wondered Ling Ling, "Ling Ling want to talk."
Stepney nodded, "As do I, mate. Are you still voting for Sweet Tooth?"
Ling Ling nodded.
"Look, I don't know if Metal Mario is up for this plan or not," explained Stepney, making things up, "But I have a plan, in case it's 3-3."
He pulled out his immunity idol for both Ling Ling and Stephen to see.
"That Metal Mario's idol?" asked Ling Ling.
Stepney shook his head, "Nope. It's my idol, and I intend to use it on you. They are highly suspicious of you."
Ling Ling growled, "Ling Ling not afraid! Play idol on Ling Ling!"
"I decided to show my idol to them, but it'll really mean nothing after both of them are gone. What are they gonna do about it?" - Stepney
Stepney shook both of their hands, and left.
On the way to tribal council, Metal Mario was thinking to himself.
"The hell should I do tonight? I can't vote for Sweet Tooth tonight, it'll just tie up. Then comes a fire match, and he'll probably win hands down. …Wait... but... should I..." - Metal Mario
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The Cact-X tribe entered tribal council.
"We'll bring in the members of our jury,"
"Brandon,"
Brandon was wearing a blue business shirt, black tie, and blue jeans.
"Bruce,"
Bruce was wearing the same attire as he did at the last tribal council; black sweatshirt, purple scarf, and blue jeans.
"And Mikayla, voted out at the last tribal council."
Mikayla was wearing a gray t-shirt, and blue jeans.
"We only have 6 days left to go, and in my eyes, it seems 5 against 1 right now. Ling Ling, that ring true to you?" asked Jeff.
"Ling Ling knows you wrong. Savaii member turning against Savaii member. But Ling Ling still know former Upolu exists." replied Ling Ling.
"Stepney, should Stephen be worried tonight?" asked Jeff.
"Not really. Ling Ling summed it up perfectly. But, I really hoped this fighting didn't start until after Stephen left." replied Stepney.
"Metal Mario, any shock in tonight's vote?" asked Jeff.
Metal Mario thought for a moment.
"Depends on what side of the tribe you're on. One side won't be shocked, and the other side will." replied Metal Mario.
"Ok, it's time to vote, Harry, you're up."
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Ling Ling's Vote: (says nothing) (Sweet Tooth)
Stepney's Vote: Sorry buddy, but you sort of started it. (Ling Ling)
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"If anyone has the hidden immunity idol, and you want to play it, nows the time to do so."
Ling Ling looked over at Stepney, but he didn't budge. Ling Ling growled to himself. But someone else stood up.
"Jeff?" asked the metal man himself, Metal Mario.
Metal Mario walked over to Jeff with his idol in hand. Everyone was confused at what he was doing.
"Play this idol on Ling Ling, please." he said. He sat back down. Minus the jury, just about everyone was deeply shocked. Sweet Tooth was pissed.
"The rules of Survivor state, that if someone plays the hidden immunity idol, all votes cast against the person will not count, and the person with the second most votes will go home. This is indeed a hidden immunity idol. All votes cast for Ling Ling, don't count."
"Okay, when the votes are read and the decision is final, person voted out must leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes."
First vote, Ling Ling. Doesn't count.
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Ling Ling. Doesn't count.
Ling Ling. Doesn't count.
Ling Ling. Doesn't count. Still no votes for anyone yet. (Sweet Tooth knew what was coming next.)
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Sweet Tooth. One vote Sweet Tooth. (He grabbed his things.)
Thirteenth person voted out of Survivor Aquatic Ruin, and the fourth member of the jury, Sweet Tooth. Tonight, two votes is enough. You need to hand me your torch.
"Some move, Metal Mario," muttered Sweet Tooth, "What the $#$%."
"Sweet Tooth, the tribe has spoken."
He snuffed out his torch.
"Time for you to go."
Sweet Tooth left without another word.
"This was indeed a surprising vote. Actually, not even a vote, this was a surprising MOVE. I wonder what craziness will go down without the clown. Grab your torches, and head on back. Good night."
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Sweet Tooth's Final Words
"Damn Metal Mario. Damn him to hell! What a waste of an idol, in my opinion. But, I'm not going to be a hypocrite. I will admit that it was a good move on his part, especially since I probably would've stabbed him in the back... but he doesn't need to know that, does he?"
Ling Ling – Sweet Tooth, Metal Mario, Stepney, and Harry (never counted)
Sweet Tooth – Ling Ling and Stephen
THIS WAS RANDOMIZED! DX Damn randomizer.
Well, look on the bright side. At least someone else will hog the cameras now. XD
What do you think of Metal Mario's move? Good? Bad? Waste?