Previously on, Survivor,
No-Face's serious concussion proved too serious, as the medical team decided to evacuate him from the game.
Right after his evacuation, an iPhone arrived at camp, bringing messages from the castaway's loved ones.
At the duel, Jeff explained to everyone that the first place winner would win something extra relating to home. Fearing who might be coming, Ren threw the competition in order to let En-Tee-I or Regal take first. His plan fell into coordination when En-Tee-I won the duel, followed by Ren. Regal joined the jury.
En-Tee-I had to pick 3 people to be allowed to participate in the next immunity challenge with their loved one. He chose Raine, JD, and Bambi.
Back at camp, JD and Kratos decided to take Bambi to the Final 3 in No-Face's spot. They also wanted to get some Hapino votes on their side at the end, so they agreed to take Raine to the Final 4. When they told Raine, she agreed, but was planning to tell Banjo about it.
At the immunity challenge, it came down to Bambi and Raine for immunity. Bambi edged out Raine to win his second immunity in a row.
Before tribal council, Rainbow Dash tried to convince the others to vote off Banjo before Raine, fearing that he would be a jury threat in the end.
At tribal council, Rainbow Dash's plotting had failed, and she became the first official Nokowawa to be voted off the Thumper tribe. 5 are left, tonight, one more will be sent to Redemption Island.
Final 5: Bambi, Banjo, JD, Kratos, and Raine
Jury: Sam, Squidward, No-Face, and Regal
Redemption Island: En-Tee-I, Rainbow Dash, and Ren
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Redemption Island Night 33
Ren was laying back in the shelter, relaxing.
"Isn't it nice, man?" asked Ren, "After we beat this next opponent, we'll be surpassing Niko's Redemption record of 4 duels!"
"Not me, I only entered not too long ago..." reminded En-Tee-I.
Ren chuckled, "Oh yeah."
When Rainbow Dash flew in, and completely ignored the two Hapinos, Ren was really excited.
"Rainbow Dash was voted out?" (dances) "Sweet! I'll get my little revenge on that eediot. She almost got me out back on Nokowawa!" (breaks out in song) "My Little Revenge... My Little Revenge. La la la la." - Ren
"Nokowawa deserves no credit for getting as far as they did. Banjo and Kratos are running the show, JD's running around like a little girl, and Bambi is riding his coattails." - Rainbow Dash
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Thumper Day 34
JD, Banjo, and Kratos were talking to eachother by the beach.
"One more to go," noted Kratos, "Let's make it happen."
All three of them bumped fists with eachother.
"Myself, JD, and Kratos all formed a Final 3 pact to the end. It was us and Sam at the beginning of the game, and we will be together at the end of the game." - Banjo
"Raine's not that good at challenges," said JD, "That should be an easy task. Doesn't matter who wins, really. Hell, let Bambi win if you want."
"We're a tight group of purple tribe members. We started on a tribe called Nokowawa, we got Banjo over Kazooie, and we have almost eliminated the other team. Only three remain!" - JD
While they were talking, Kratos was thinking hard in his head.
"I was thinking about what JD said several days ago, about blindsiding Banjo. He holds a lot of truth in what he just said. However, I may need to do some sabotage in order to save my own neck. I have a gut feeling that Raine is going to use the information I gave her against me." - Kratos
"Only problem lies in Redemption Island," noted Banjo, "If Ren or En-Tee-I return."
JD nodded.
"I need to throw JD under the bus. We have the numbers going into the next vote, so it doesn't matter who Banjo gets pissed at. But if I can hide my own trail, and have it lead to JD, that might get me an extra vote." - Kratos
Meanwhile, Raine was alone, and thinking to herself.
"Hapino really had a lot of bad luck ever since the merge. If we weren't stupid prior to it, and kept Fluttershy over Kratos or No-Face, we might've gotten the advantage." - Raine
Raine laid down inside the shelter, resting.
"JD and Kratos are a formidable duo, and they need to be split apart, but at what cost? I just hope En-Tee-I or Ren return so that we stand a chance." - Raine
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Thumper Day 34
Kratos and Banjo were talking in the woods.
"Listen, what I'm about to tell you, MUST be kept to yourself, and not shared with anyone," warned Kratos.
Banjo was confused, "What is it?"
"By telling Banjo about his eventual blindside, it'll hopefully get him mad at JD, and not me. If we do it without anyone telling him, I won't get his vote either. This is a faulty-proof plan." - Kratos
"JD is out to get rid of you next tribal council," explained Kratos, "I found out about it yesterday night, before tribal. I wanted to tell you because I trust you and want to honor my word with you."
Banjo was surprised at JD's plan, he couldn't believe JD would want to take him out when he had promised him Final 3.
"Why would he do this?" asked Banjo.
"From what he said, you were a jury threat." replied Kratos.
"Kratos told me JD is ready to put my name on the parchment and send me packing. Well, guess what? I'm not that clueless! I'm not out of the game yet, I can get votes to stay alive!" - Banjo
"Do you think we can get votes to stay?" asked Banjo.
Kratos nodded, "Raine's our only hope. I don't think Bambi will flip against JD."
"I believe Banjo bought my lie, and if my plan works, the vote should be 3-2, with Raine voting with Banjo. I will have that vote pose as my own." - Kratos
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"Come on in guys!"
The survivors had to send in 4 people to come and watch the duel at hand. The ones who came were Raine, Kratos, Banjo, and Bambi.
"We'll now bring in the competitors for today's duel."
En-Tee-I, Rainbow Dash, and Ren all walked out into the duel arena.
"Welcome to Redemption Arena. Raine, Kratos, Banjo, and Bambi have all come to watch you compete in the challenge."
"C'mon guys... defeat Rainbow Dash! I need at least one of you to return to the game!" - Raine
"I'm guessing there's no way in hell that we're going to be able to prevent a Hapino from entering the game again. That is... unless Rainbow Dash beats one today!" - Banjo
"This is it. One shot to stay in the game. Two winners stay, and the loser is out for good. Here's how the challenge works: you will navigate a handle through a table maze. Solve the maze, and then smash the tile at the end of it to release a bag of puzzle pieces. First two players to solve their puzzle stay in the game. Loser, you know the drill, out for good."
Everyone nodded.
"One thing. The next duel after this one, will be your FINAL duel. So if you win here, you'll only have to beat 2 more people in order to reenter the game."
"I've been doing fine so far in the duels. The only thing that can hold me back is the table maze. If I get to the puzzle, I've made it." - En-Tee-I
"Really, Jeff? A puzzle? Right after I get voted out? Well, I'm gonna have to bring my A-game if I want to win." - Rainbow Dash
"I win this duel, and I hold the record for most duel wins!" (laughs) "I'm so awesome. I'm going to return to the game, and make it to the end!" - Ren
Everyone got ready.
"Survivors ready? GO!"
Ren, Dash, and En-Tee-I began to tackle the table maze. Ren and Rainbow Dash took an early lead into the course, while En-Tee-I was having difficulty with handling the handle.
Ren was the first to finish the maze. He smashed through the tile, and collected his bag of puzzle pieces.
"C'mon Ren," said Ren to himself, "You've got this. Plenty of time."
En-Tee-I soon had control of the handle, and was making time quickly. Rainbow Dash finished her maze, and collected her bag of pieces.
Ren and Rainbow Dash were neck and neck, but both only went so far.
En-Tee-I finished the maze, and collected the bag of puzzle pieces. He began making quick work of the puzzle.
"This was to be expected..." muttered Kratos.
"It's either going to be Dash or Ren leaving, won't it?" asked Raine. Kratos nodded.
Ren and Dash were now half way done with their puzzle, while En-Tee-I was three-fourths away from completion.
One person finished first...
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"En-Tee-I has it! EN-TEE-I STAYS ALIVE!"
Everyone clapped for En-Tee-I.
Ren glanced at Rainbow Dash's puzzle, and began copying off of hers. There were some pieces she had, but Ren didn't.
"Hey!" shouted Dash, "Quit cheating!"
Ren smirked, still cheating, "I always cheat, baby!"
Rainbow Dash growled, "Gonna play that way, huh?"
Now she began copying Ren's work.
In the end, only one succeeded...
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"Ren has it first! REN STAYS ALIVE!"
Everyone clapped for Ren.
"Fourth win baby!" cheered Ren, jumping up and down.
"En-Tee-I, Ren, once again, you both stay alive in the competition. As for you Rainbow Dash, the game is over for you, but you will not go home. You will return as a member of the jury. Place your buff in the urn, and leave Redemption Island."
Rainbow Dash threw her orange buff in the fire, and soared off into the skies.
"En-Tee-I, Ren, you may return to your camp and await the next duel. As for the others, you may return to your own camp now, and I'll see you for the immunity challenge."
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Rainbow Dash's Final Words
"Damn Nokowawa. Damn them all! I kind of expected it in the first place, but you have to admit, they really do not deserve to be sitting up in the Finals at all! Not even Raine! There has been no strategy talk between the two tribes, it's been just 'vote off the other tribe'. To me, that's not Survivor."
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Thumper Day 35
Banjo and Raine were now talking in the forest.
"Mind if I share some information with you?" asked Raine, "You probably would like to hear this."
Banjo looked over at her, kind of already knowing, "Yes?"
"It's Day 35, and tomorrow night is tribal council. Banjo needs to win immunity, or else he's a goner. I would like to shake up the game right now, just in case my night comes tomorrow." - Raine
Raine placed her hands behind her back, "Kratos came up to me, and told me that he's taking me to the Final 4, and wants to eliminate you before me."
Banjo now was confused, because Kratos told him it was JD's idea.
"Huh? Kratos told you that?" asked Banjo.
Raine nodded, "Oh? You were already told this?"
"Yes... by KRATOS," replied Banjo, "He told me JD was the one behind this."
Raine smirked inside her head, "Well, Banjo, clearly they both were behind this. Surprising Kratos told you, though."
"Kratos probably threw JD under the bus to ensure my vote for him at the end. Well, that's not happening anymore. I've been stabbed in the back by my alliance, and I have to save my skin before it gets ripped off." - Banjo
"Our only hope is Bambi," explained Raine, "He holds the key to changing the game. Problem is... will he?"
Banjo shrugged, "I don't know, but right now, anything can help."
"The more I think about it, siding with Banjo would help my game out, especially if he survives the vote. This might ensure one Hapino member in the Final 3, regardless if it's me, Ren, or En-Tee-I. Like I said, Bambi holds the key." - Raine
Meanwhile, JD and Bambi were talking.
"We're voting Banjo out next tribal if he doesn't win immunity." explained JD, "It's the right move to make, over Raine. Raine can be taken out just as easily."
"What if a Hapino returns?" asked Bambi.
JD shrugged, "Well, it'd be the same story, really. I hope Ren comes back, he'll be easier to beat then En-Tee-I."
Bambi nodded.
"The endgame is coming any time now. We're 5 now, and according to Jeff, the Redemption Island winner will return after the next duel. 5 again. I'm making Day 39 with Kratos and Bambi. Right now, there doesn't seem to be any obstacles in my way, other then the Redemption Island returnee winning immunities." - JD
"You don't think Raine could win immunity challenges?" asked Bambi.
JD nodded, "And well, she could. But she's not a concern right now. Banjo is too much of a threat, and he needs to be taken down."
"Pissing Banjo off could hurt us, especially if a Hapino goes to the end, because we'll lose Banjo's vote, and Sam's vote I think." - Bambi
JD patted Bambi on the head, "Don't worry, Bambi. We'll be fine. Win immunity, that's all we need right now."
Bambi smiled.
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"Come on in guys!"
The survivors entered the challenge area.
"Guys ready for today's immunity challenge?"
Everyone nodded.
"I'll take back immunity from you, Bambi."
Bambi did so.
"For today's challenge, there are 2 parts to the challenge. First part, you will throw grappling hooks out to retrieve 3 bags of puzzle pieces. The first 3 to finish move onto the final round. In the final round, you will use those pieces to compelte a fish skin puzzle. First person to complete the puzzle wins immunity, and lives another day in game. Let's get started."
Everyone got ready.
"Survivors ready? GO!"
Everyone threw out their hooks. Only Raine hooked a bag. JD and Kratos were off by a bit, and Bambi and Banjo were off course.
Another throw of the hook saw JD, Banjo, and Bambi retrieve a bag. Kratos still hasn't gotten a bag.
After another throw, JD and Banjo hooked their second bags. Now they only needed one more bag. JD began to sweat with worry. Kratos was having the most trouble.
JD threw another hook out, and connected with his final bag. JD reeled it in, and was moving on to the final round.
Bambi was quickly falling out of it. Raine connected with her second bag. Kratos finally reeled in his first bag of pieces, while Banjo reeled in his final bag. Banjo was moving on with JD.
Kratos reeled in another throw, while Raine...
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...caught her third and final bag.
"Banjo, JD, and Raine are moving onto the final round!"
Kratos and Bambi took a seat near Jeff.
The rest got situated for the puzzle.
"Survivors ready? GO!"
Banjo, Raine, and JD got cracking on the puzzle. Banjo took a small lead.
Raine was really confused with this puzzle. It seemed as though two pieces can go in one place, but only one can fit.
JD was trying his best, but unluckly for him he wasn't the brightest of the bunch.
Banjo was half way done with his puzzle. Kratos was shaking his head in anger, because if he won, they needed a back up.
Back ups aren't known for success.
"I have it Jeff!" called Banjo.
Jeff looked at Banjo's puzzle.
"Correct! BANJO WINS IMMUNITY!"
Everyone cheered for Banjo.
"Great job on the puzzle, Banjo! You are safe from the vote, and will be one of few contestants who'll never get to experience a Redemption Island duel. As for Kratos, Raine, JD, and Bambi; one of you will be voted off and become the last person to be sent to Redemption Island. See you tomorrow night."
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Thumper Day 36
Banjo was VERY happy to have won immunity for the night.
"Now that I'm safe, I have nothing to worry about for the night. Raine might still get voted out, but I hope we're able to pull off a blindside with Bambi's added vote... if we get it." - Banjo
Kratos and JD were talking to eachother.
"Damn," muttered Kratos, "With Banjo safe, we have to take out Bambi or Raine... and I'm saying Bambi. Raine's vote matters more then his. He's only one man."
JD nodded, "That's what I was thinking."
"I'm pissed at myself. I shouldn't of told Banjo about JD wanting to betray him, because NOW we can't take him out, since he won immunity. Tonight, we're voting Bambi out, since getting Raine's vote might be worth it." - Kratos
"Tell Raine," said JD, "She promised to help us vote Banjo out, so we'll need her help in eliminating Bambi."
Kratos nodded, and left.
But someone was listening in on their conversation.
A few minutes later, Banjo and Bambi were talking.
"You can't be serious..." muttered Bambi, feeling upset.
Banjo nodded.
"But why would they vote me out?" asked Bambi.
"They want Raine's vote, thinking Hapino will vote with her." explained Banjo.
Bambi sighed sadly.
"I can't believe JD would want to vote me out, after all I've done to help him during the game. Sure, it might've not been much, but I've been loyal to him." - Bambi
"Raine is our only hope," reminded Banjo, "She has to be on our side to split up Kratos and JD."
Bambi looked at Banjo, "But remember, whoever wins the duel returns, what if it's one of them?"
Banjo shrugged, "Well... we'll worry about that when the time comes."
"Tonight, I hope my plan comes through, and splits up the power duo. My chances of winning go up if one of them goes out." - Banjo
On the way to tribal, Raine was now suddenly confused over who to vote.
"With Banjo safe, I don't have to worry about him going home anytime soon. This vote conflicts me, since part of me wants to keep JD and Kratos, and another wants me to betray them. If Banjo wasn't safe, I would be voting for one of them... but now... I have a little more freedom without screwing anything up." - Raine
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The Thumper tribe entered tribal council.
"We'll bring in the members of the jury,"
"Sam,"
Sam was wearing his pajamas, this time with eye-wear.
"Squidward,"
Squidward was wearing a fancy tuxedo.
"No-Face,"
No-Face was wearing a blue tank top and blue shorts.
"Regal,"
Regal was wearing another suit. This one was blue and white.
"And Rainbow Dash, eliminated at the last Redemption Island duel."
Rainbow Dash's hair was styled nicely, but other then that, she looked normal, albeit a bit cleaner.
"Redemption Island is almost over with, and soon someone will be back in the game. Bambi, who are you rooting for between En-Tee-I and Ren?" asked Jeff.
"Honestly, En-Tee-I. He's a lot more tolerable around camp compared to Ren. Ren's just obnoxious." replied Bambi.
"Kratos, if you get sent to Redemption Island tonight, do you think you'll come straight back?" asked Jeff.
Kratos shrugged.
"I'm not going to get over-confident at Redemption Island if I happen to go over. Quite honestly, I'm thinking one of them will return, and not the one we're voting off tonight." replied Kratos.
"JD, who is getting voted off tonight?" asked Jeff.
JD laughed.
"Well, we wouldn't want to spoil you Jeff, wait and see!" replied JD.
"Okay, it's time to vote, JD, your up."
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Banjo's Vote: Sorry, but I have to put the knife in first before I get blindsided. (?)
Kratos' Vote: Nothing personal, but Banjo would've been the one gone if he hadn't won. (Bambi)
Raine's Vote: I've made my decision, and I'm sticking to it. (?)
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"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, Bambi. (He nodded.)
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Bambi. Two votes Bambi.
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JD. One vote JD, two votes Bambi. (JD looked surprised.)
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JD. Tied two votes JD, two votes Bambi, one vote left. (Kratos raised an eyebrow, looking at Banjo.)
Fifteenth person voted out of Survivor Redemption Island...
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...JD. You need to hand me your torch.
Kratos hung his head low, as JD patted him on the back. "Wow, guys. Just... wow!"
"JD, once again, the tribe has spoken."
He snuffed out his torch.
"Same story as last time, you have one more chance to reenter the game. Grab your torch, and head out to Redemption Island."
JD took his torch, looked back at the others, and ran out.
"JD returns to Redemption Island for the second time. Will he beat Ren and En-Tee-I, and return to this tribe? We will find out tomorrow. You have 3 days left at Treasure Trove Cove, enjoy it. Grab your torches, and head on back. Good night."
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Redemption Island Night 36
"The original duelist has returned!" yelled JD loudly as he entered camp. Ren and En-Tee-I were very shocked to see him.
"What the hell?" snapped Ren, "This must be interesting, tell us what happened!"
JD told them both about the blindside planned for Banjo, and how he intercepted it and got rid of him.
En-Tee-I shook his head, "Well, you got what was coming to you."
Ren nodded, "Thanks for keeping Raine alive, JD. You're a hero!"
JD shook his head at Ren's behavior.
"I don't know how Banjo found out, unless Raine told him. If Raine did tell him, then I lost a lot of respect for her, since I trusted her to keep this information secret." - JD
VOTE
Bambi – JD and Kratos
JD – Raine, Bambi, and Banjo
One more episode left to go! How do YOU think the game will shape up?
Who do you think will return to the game? How will they place?
Who will not make the Final 3? Who will? Who would win? Why?