Previously on, Survivor,
Kratos tried to hide the fact that he didn't vote with the majority, a fact that Niko found annoying. Meanwhile, JD made a small mistake and made a deal with Banjo and Sam.
At Hapino, Squidward spilled information to Raine and Ren about the plans of Kazooie and Hartman. Raine thought about voting out Kazooie, for she more of a threat then Hartman. Meanwhile, Regal and Fluttershy connected and formed an alliance.
Both tribes have problems one way or another. At Nokowawa, the problem is trust. JD made an alliance with Kratos, to join him with Sam and Banjo. They didn't know about Kratos joining them, but Kratos didn't know that either. At Hapino, the problem is trying to get along. Kazooie orchestrated a fight between Ren and Hartman. Hartman successfully stole Ren's hidden immunity idol clue in the process.
At the immunity challenge, Hapino came into the challenge with a lead. However, Raine and En-Tee-I both argued over the puzzle, and lost valuable time. Nokowawa won the challenge.
Before tribal council, Kazooie and Hartman targeted Ren for elimination, due to his attitude at camp and challenges. However, Squidward knew this, and told Ren, Raine, and Regal. The four of them decided to target Kazooie.
At tribal council, Kazooie didn't see it coming, and she was sent to Redemption Island to duel Muraki. Which one will be sent home? And who'll be voted out tonight?
Hapino: Bomberman, En-Tee-I, Fluttershy, Hartman, Raine, Regal, Ren, and Squidward
Nokowawa: Bambi, Banjo, JD, Kratos, Niko, No-Face, Rainbow Dash, and Sam
Redemption Island: Kazooie and Muraki
– – – – –
Redemption Island Night 5
Kazooie entered the campsite, not very happy.
"To be honest, I'm not very excited about being on Redemption Island, especially since I thought they were voting Hartman out. Oh well, he's next." - Kazooie
Muraki saw her coming in, and smirked.
"Look what the cat dragged in," laughed Muraki, "I figured I'd be seeing you here."
Kazooie snarled at Muraki, "Shut up."
"When I saw Kazooie enter my beautiful camp site, I was happy. Happy that she'll be out of the game." - Muraki
"Prepare for the duel later today," noted Muraki, "It'll be tough."
Kazooie nodded.
– – – – –
Hapino Day 6
Ren was happy after tribal council.
"Kazooie is out of the game! Yahoo! With that eediot gone from the game, I'm taking over with my alliance. Squiddy's loyal, and hopefully Regal and Raine are as well." - Ren
Ren was talking with Squidward, Regal, and Raine.
"With plans set in motion," noted Ren, "How should we go about the next couple of votes."
"I honestly believe that we should deal with Kazooie, and make sure she loses the duel." noted Raine.
Regal nodded, "I agree."
"Kazooie's a large threat, and she's still technically in the game. We still need to watch ourselves, for she could reenter the game." - Raine
Squidward scoffed, "Who would be dumb enough to go to Redemption Island, and fight to stay alive."
Raine thought for a moment, "En-Tee-I. He's by far the best choice to send to Redemption Island. Think about it."
"He is pretty smart." noted Ren.
"Raine came up with the idea to send En-Tee-I to Redemption Island next, to ensure Kazooie's elimination. The thing is, if En-Tee-I comes back, will he be pissed at us?" - Ren
"If Muraki beats Kazooie, then there is no need to send him home," reminded Regal, "And we still have Hartman to deal with."
"That's right!" noted Ren, "I want Hartman out of this game! Going through my bags... AGH!"
"Calm down Ren," soothed Raine, "He'll be gone in no time. We just need to make sure Kazooie's out."
"Redemption Island is still on our minds since Kazooie left. Kazooie has the power to return to the game, and should she return, Hapino is done." - Regal
Meanwhile, Bomberman, Fluttershy, and En-Tee-I were watching Hartman work on the shelter alone.
"He's probably shaking in his boots right now," laughed Bomberman, "He knows he's next to go."
En-Tee-I nodded in his own way, "Indeed. He knows it's coming."
"Since Kazooie's gone, Hartman is on the oust, and there really isn't anything he can do, to be honest." - En-Tee-I
Silence for a bit, until En-Tee-I spoke again.
"If he doesn't go home next, then clearly the game has begun too early." commented En-Tee-I.
Bomberman raised an eyebrow, but didn't say a word.
"Uh, En-Tee-I? The game HAS already begun. True, if Hartman doesn't go home next, then there is an alliance somewhere in the tribe, but... wow." - Bomberman
– – – – –
Nokowawa Day 6
Kratos, Rainbow Dash, and No-Face were out fishing.
"I'm glad we won this the other day!" smiled Dash, "The other tribe's gotta be hurting without fish."
"Fish is only one element of survival they do not have," noted Kratos, "They've probably got everything else."
Dash nodded, "True."
"Nokowawa's got all the food, while Hapino's got all the shelter and fire and whatnot. Who cares about that? We've got the strength to tear them down!" - Rainbow Dash
"Only one problem," said No-Face.
Both Kratos and Rainbow Dash turned to look at No-Face.
"We've barely caught nothing." continued No-Face.
Kratos rubbed his chin, "Hmm... it would seem that the fish in this area are scarce. Perhaps fishing in another area would improve our chances of catching one."
"It would appear so." replied No-Face.
"At this point in the game, I'm laying low, leading Nokowawa. Right now, I have faith in JD and Niko to keep me informed about my safety in the game. Do I trust them? No. Do I trust my instincts? Yes." - Kratos
As they paddled around their island, Rainbow Dash watched Kratos the whole time.
"I'm thinking of aligning myself with Kratos later in the game. While I like Bambi and JD, I do not think they'll last long enough for us to get far into the game. JD is a bit wishy-washy, and Bambi's weak in challenges. I will need new allies soon." - Rainbow Dash
Meanwhile, Bambi and JD were walking to tree mail.
"If my calculations are correct," said JD happily, "Today is the first Redemption Island duel!"
Bambi smiled, "This will be interesting. I wonder if Muraki will beat whoever came from Hapino."
"That depends for me." replied JD, "Because if I don't like who Hapino voted out, I will then silently cheer for Muraki to win."
JD grabbed tree mail, and returned to camp with Bambi.
"We got treemail, and it said that we have to pick 2 people to go watch a duel at Redemption Island. I honestly hope I get chosen." - JD
"We got treemail!" yelled JD. Sam and Niko crawled out of the shelter, Kratos, Dash, and No-Face were still out at sea, and Banjo was tending to fire.
"This is it?" wondered JD, "Lazy bums- Alright!"
JD shared the note with Sam, Niko, Bambi, and Banjo.
"We should wait for Kratos and the others." suggested Banjo.
Sam nodded, "Perhaps they'd like to go watch the duel. Should ask them first."
The rest of Nokowawa shortly came into camp, empty handed.
"Just an unlucky hunt." noted Kratos.
"That's fine," noted JD, not paying attention to what Kratos was saying, "Here, read this!"
Kratos took the note from JD, and read it to himself.
"Oooh boy. Redemption Island begins today. Who's going home? Well... I really have no clue." - No-Face
– – – – –
"Come on in guys!"
Both tribes had to send in 2 people from their tribe to come and watch the duel at hand. Nokowawa chose JD and Sam, and Hapino chose En-Tee-I and Ren.
"We'll now bring in the competitors for today's duel."
Both Muraki and Kazooie walked out into the duel arena.
"Welcome to Redemption Arena. JD, Sam, En-Tee-I, and Ren have all come to watch you compete in the challenge."
"When I saw Kazooie, I was like... $#%#. Muraki, please win this... FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!" - JD
"We voted Kazooie's ass out last time, and should she return, we'll vote her right back out! It's that simple! I don't give a $#%#. Bring her back! I don't care!" - Ren
"This is it. One shot to stay in the game. Winner stays, and the loser is out for good. Here's how the challenge works: In front of you is a gate. You must construct a pole using twigs, strings, sticks, whatever is available to you, and retrieve 3 keys with it. Once you have all 3 keys, unlock your gate, and run out. First person to do so stays to fight another day. Let's get started."
"Sounded simple enough. Are you ready Muraki? Because your about to go down!" - Kazooie
"I cannot lose here. I have a million dollars that I have to collect... I'm not letting a breegull beat me." - Muraki
"Survivors ready? GO!"
Both Muraki and Kazooie began constructing their poles. Kazooie used a lot of string, while Muraki focused on making the longest pole possible.
Kazooie finished her pole, and started to get the first key. Muraki was slowly falling behind.
Kazooie collected her first key, and started on her second key. At this point, Muraki gave up on the pole, and used what he had.
Muraki reached out to collect Key #1, which he successfully did. However, the pole snapped in half as Muraki was pulling it back in.
"He didn't use enough string." whispered En-Tee-I to Ren.
Kazooie knew she had victory in her hands, as she was already on Key #3. As Kazooie was pulling it in, JD buried his face in his hands.
"KAZOOIE WINS AND STAYS ALIVE!"
Everyone clapped for Kazooie, except for Ren and Muraki. Kazooie glared up at Ren, and smirked evilly. Ren snarled at her.
"Congrats, Kazooie. You've won the duel, and stay alive to fight another day. As for you Muraki, the game is officially over for you. Pull your buff off, and leave Redemption Island." said Jeff, sadly.
Muraki walked over to the urn, pulled his purple buff off his arm, and threw it in the fire. He left without a word.
"Kazooie, you may return to your camp and await the next duel. As for the others, you may return to your own camp. I'll see you at immunity."
– – – – –
Muraki's Final Words
"I lost to the red breegull, the one who should've lost this duel. Is it my fault I'm sitting here? Yes, and I'll admit it. I bet the people over at Hapino will be pissed to know that she still exists in this game. But... she won't for long."
– – – – –
Hapino Day 7
Regal, Fluttershy, and Raine were talking by the beach.
"It's a pain knowing that Kazooie won the duel," noted Raine, "But we must move on, and find a way to defeat her."
"How should we do that?" asked Fluttershy.
"En-Tee-I," replied Raine, "It's our only choice. He's got the willpower to beat her."
"Since Kazooie defeated Muraki at the duel, it has become my goal to officially remove her from the game, and retain the loyalty of my alliance. En-Tee-I is extendable to my alliance, so if the plan fails, nothing is lost." - Raine
"If En-Tee-I fails to beat her, what then?" asked Regal.
Raine shrugged, "I don't know. We'll have to deal with her should she return. Ren was saying the other day that he doesn't care if she returns."
"Cause no one will want her around. Therefore, it'll be easy to eliminate her." replied Regal.
Raine nodded, "Exactly."
"Things seem to be getting crazy around here." giggled Fluttershy.
"There are indeed. Strategy has never been this tough before." noted Regal.
"One minute, I thought Hartman was the target, but now things are shaping up. Now En-Tee-I is the target." - Fluttershy
"I also wanted to ask," said Raine, "If us three could be in an alliance together."
Regal looked at up her, "That'd be fine with me, but..."
Raine spoke up, "Don't worry Regal. Trust me."
Regal kept quiet after that.
"I don't really understand Raine's motives on switching, but I'm fine with it. But I'd much rather prefer us sticking with Ren and Squidward until the merge." - Regal
Meanwhile, Hartman and Squidward were talking in the woods.
"So, care to tell me why you voted Kazooie out?" asked Hartman, sternly.
Squidward sighed, "Because she was a cold-hearted bitch. What else should I say?"
"She was an ally!" snapped Hartman.
"An ally to you." said Squidward coldly, "And now your the main target right now."
Hartman snarled at him.
"I thought I had Squidward's back. Just found out that he's a lying scumbag! A lying piece of trash! I hardly consider his ugly ass an ally!" - Hartman
"I'm going now. Whine all you want." said Squidward as he left the woods.
"I never trusted Hartman or Kazooie to begin with. They weren't intelligent nor trustworthy." - Squidward
– – – – –
Nokowawa Day 7
Niko and Kratos were talking about the game near the fire.
"So any news lately?" asked Niko.
Kratos shook his head, "Not that I'm aware of, no. I think your safe as it is. Bambi or Sam will most likely go home next, if this tribe was smart."
"Kratos is right, man. Nokowawa hasn't made a smart move yet. Muraki's boot was stupid! Bambi needed to go home!" - Niko
"I'm worried, Kratos," replied Niko, "If I'm not mistaken, this is what it's like on the outside of the main alliance."
"Things happen the way they do Niko," reminded Kratos, "Remember that."
Niko sighed.
"Niko's best bet of staying alive in this game is to stay calm, and work hard in challenges and in camp. Right now, the situation isn't looking good for him." - Kratos
"Do your damnedest at the challenges, Niko, you might stay longer." noted Kratos.
Niko nodded, "That I can do."
Meanwhile, JD, Sam, and Banjo were talking.
"I was wondering," said Sam, Who'd be the best person to vote out next?"
"I was thinking Bambi, as he's weak," suggested Banjo, "Or Niko, as I really don't care for his attitude. But, I prefer voting Bambi out."
"Niko's a better choice," said JD, "He might be the right choice to go and defeat Kazooie!"
"Right now, public enemy number one... is not even on our tribe. It's Kazooie! She needs to be defeated at Redemption Island! Only way how, is for a strong male, like Niko, to be voted out." - JD
"You have a point..." noted Banjo, "But I rather focus on eliminating the weak or non-alliance guys."
"Trying to get back with your buddy?" joked JD.
Banjo chuckled, "Nah, I'm just all for the team, and my alliance."
"Truth be told, I would like to play this game with Kazooie. She's strong, she's got attitude, and she's a perfect player to take to the end with." - Banjo
– – – – –
"Come on in guys!"
The tribes entered the challenge area.
"Guys ready for today's immunity challenge?"
Everyone nodded.
"I'll take back immunity from Nokowawa."
Kratos did so.
"For today's challenge, 3 players will be strapped to a spinning wheel. 2 other tribe members will be spinning the wheel as fast as possible. While the spinning is going on, the three players must grab as much water as possible in their mouth, and spit the water into the bowl. Once the bowl has taken on enough water, it'll drop a flag, giving one last tribe member the signal to begin a puzzle. First tribe to complete the puzzle wins immunity, and reward."
Jeff revealed comfort items, like blankets, pillows, a tarp, and a hammock.
"Camp life just got more comfortable. Win this, and a comfortable camp will be possible for your tribe. Let's get started."
Hapino
In Spinning Wheel: Bomberman, Raine, and Ren
Spinning the Wheel: Hartman and Regal
Puzzle: En-Tee-I
Nokowawa
In Spinning Wheel: Banjo, Rainbow Dash, and Sam
Spinning the Wheel: JD and Niko
Puzzle: Kratos
"Survivors ready? GO!"
Both Hapino and Nokowawa started off on the right page. Bomberman, Banjo, Raine, Rainbow Dash, Ren, and Sam were taking in as much water as they could, and spitting it out into the bowls. Both tribes were even.
Hartman and Regal were not tired of spinning, and they kept on. However, JD and Niko were starting to slow down after a bit. Hapino was slowly pulling out ahead.
But Nokowawa wasn't done just yet! JD and Niko gave the wheel several strong spins, and they began to catch up to Hapino.
However, Hapino was doing almost too well. Both Bomberman and Ren were spitting out good amounts of water, while Raine's were semi-good. Both Regal and Hartman weren't exhausted nor fatigued.
Eventually, Hapino's bowl dropped, and the flag was raised; allowing En-Tee-I to do the puzzle.
Nokowawa fell way too behind...
"HAPINO WINS IMMUNITY AND REWARD!"
All of Hapino hugged and cheered.
"Good job Hapino, you are safe from tribal council tonight, and no one will be voted out. As for you Nokowawa, tribal council tonight, and another player will be sent to Redemption Island. See you later."
– – – – –
Hapino Night 7
"Now that is what I'd like to see from now on!" shouted Hartman with pride.
Ren rolled his eyes, looking at Regal, "There he goes again... eediot."
Regal hmphed, and went to go help Hartman set up the shelter with the tarp.
"Today, we won comfort items, like a tarp and a couple other things. It really softened the lost of the fishing gear, in my eyes." - Regal
Hartman, Regal, and Fluttershy worked to set the tarp up. Hartman and Regal got one half of the tarp set over the shelter, and Fluttershy took the other half and flew over the shelter, making sure the tarp fit perfectly.
"Nice job!" said Hartman, not really showing happiness.
After Hartman went off to do other things, Regal went to go put the pillows and blankets in the shelter. As he was picking up the pillow, Regal felt something inside of the sheet. Being as quiet as possible, Regal shook the pillow around, trying to get the object out. A small piece of paper rolled out.
"A clue?" wondered Regal. He placed it in his pocket for later use.
"If this is indeed a hidden immunity idol clue, then this will come in handy later in the game." - Regal
– – – – –
Nokowawa Day 8
JD, Sam, Banjo, and Kratos were walking around in the jungle, planning the vote.
"We're sticking together through this vote, right?" asked Sam. Banjo and JD nodded, while Kratos said nothing.
"I'm sticking by what you guys tell me." smiled JD.
"To be honest, I'm worried about the vote. You know, with all the alliances I've been making I wouldn't be surprised if I get blindsided..." - JD
"It would be wise to vote out a strong competitor tonight." planned Kratos.
Banjo and Sam looked at him weird.
"Why?" asked Sam confused.
"Kazooie. Would you rather have her back in the game, or someone from our tribe?" asked Kratos.
JD nodded, "I agree with Kratos. Kazooie's dangerous in the game, and manipulates quite well. I'd say we vote out Niko."
"Kazooie and I had planned prior to the season that we'd align once we're on the same tribe. With Redemption Island and all, it complicates things. Right now, I'm agreeing with my alliance's wishes." - Banjo
"Why him?" asked Sam.
Kratos sighed, "He's worthless to any plans we've created. Between him, the pony, and the blind guy, I'd rather put Kazooie's fate on him."
"What if Kazooie beats Niko?" asked Banjo.
"Then why would we care?" asked JD, "Niko isn't in our alliance, we have enough strength on this tribe to lose him."
"I had Niko's back until this afternoon, when my alliance agreed to send him to Redemption Island. While Kazooie wouldn't last long should she return, I don't want to take my chances." - Kratos
"True." replied Banjo.
After the talk, Kratos left to go speak with Niko.
"Niko," said Kratos in his usual cold way, "Come with me."
Niko shrugged, and followed Kratos to the beach.
"I decided to tell Niko about his demise in order to gain his trust. I think by doing this, I can get him on my side, and go to the end if he returns." - Kratos
"What's up?" asked Niko.
"Listen up," began Kratos, "I've caught word that your going home. Not because your on the outside, but because they want you to beat Kazooie."
Niko was intrigued, "Sounds like a plan... but I wouldn't get their hopes up. I could still lose."
"As long as you focus on your goal to win Survivor, you can outwit Redemption Island, and return to the game on Nokowawa's side." encouraged Kratos.
"Kratos just told me that I was going to Redemption Island tonight. Was I happy? I wasn't, until he told me why. Then I gained a competitive perspective of the situation." - Niko
"It'll depend on the challenge, of course." noted Niko.
Kratos shook Niko's hand, "You have my word that if you return, your safe until all Hapinos are eliminated."
Niko smirked, "Deal."
"I don't trust Kratos enough to take his deal seriously. If I take it, I could be voted right back out. I'll find out later, IF I come back." - Niko
– – – – –
The Nokowawa tribe entered tribal council.
"We've been out here for 8 days, and we've lost the first person in the game. No-Face, big shock that Muraki's gone?" asked Jeff.
"Not really. I expected Kazooie to put up a large fight when I learned she was there. Muraki won't be returning, and to be honest, I'm glad." replied No-Face.
Niko rolled his eyes.
"Banjo, are you secretly rooting for Kazooie?" asked Jeff.
"I would be lying if I said I wasn't. Sure, Kazooie's my buddy. I'm rooting for her. Doesn't mean that I'm going with her should she return. I'm pure Nokowawa. I'm not making that mistake again." replied Banjo.
"Niko, worried at all that Kazooie being on Exile Island will cost someone here the vote?" asked Jeff.
"It's me tonight Jeff. I'm being voted out. Yeah, that's right. People talk. I've been told that I'm the best choice to eliminate Kazooie, and I'm ready for it." replied Niko.
"Bambi, is that true, is Niko getting voted out?" asked Jeff.
"If he feels that way, then that's for him to believe. Maybe we are, maybe we're not." replied Bambi.
Niko rolled his eyes again.
"Admit it, Bambi. Don't hide it!" snapped Niko.
"Ok, it's time to vote, Banjo, your up."
– – –
Kratos' Vote: Go eliminate Kazooie, Niko. (Niko)
Niko's Vote: Nothing to say, just a throw away vote. (?)
– – –
"Once the votes are read, the decision is final, person voted out must leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes."
First vote, No-Face. (He shrugged.)
…
Niko. One vote Niko, one vote No-Face.
…
Niko. Two votes Niko, one vote No-Face.
…
Niko. Three votes Niko, one vote No-Face.
…
…
Niko. That's four votes Niko. (He nodded, smirking.)
Third person voted out of Survivor Redemption Island, Niko. That's 5, it's enough. You need to hand me your torch.
Niko nodded, "Yep. I know it. I'll do my best at Redemption Island."
"Niko, the tribe has spoken."
He snuffed out his torch.
"But you will have a chance to reenter the game. Take your torch, and head on over to Redemption Island."
Niko nodded, and took his torch with him to Redemption Island.
"What Niko said was true. He was voted out tonight, and for the reason he stated. If this plan works, Kazooie will be eliminated. But, we will have to wait and see. Grab your torches, and head on back. Good night."
– – – – –
Redemption Island Night 8
Niko walked into the Redemption Island camp, where Kazooie was, tending to fire.
"Whatcha doing here?" asked Kazooie, rudely.
"I'm here to kick your ass!" snapped Niko.
Kazooie rolled her eyes, "You were sent here, only to beat me? Boy, you must be crazy, AND STUPID!"
Niko growled at her.
"Intimidate me, snarl at me, growl at me, do whatever! I'm gonna take you down, Kazooie, and I will return to the game!" - Niko
VOTES
Niko – JD, No-Face, Rainbow Dash, Bambi, Sam, Banjo, and Kratos
No-Face – Niko