Ticket here, and before we begin, I just need to say that I've been distracted by my new Switch. I've been having a really great time with it! World of Light is very time consuming though. With that being said, welcome back to the last part of this chapter! Today covers the immunity challenge, strategy, and scrambling leading to a vote that could change the game.
All of that, right here on Survivor: Fight for Fiji!
Enjoy this chapter!
Advantage List:
1. Fatu Camp Immunity Idol— Kano
2. Tribal Ticket— ? (Is it a one-time use?)
3. Toka Immunity Idol— Rehidden
4. Roku Immunity Idol— ?
Immunity Challenge
Day 26
Jeff stands in the challenge area, ready to call everyone in.
"Come on in!"
The ten castaways hit the scene. Sonic has the immunity necklace attached, and what comes next is just tradition.
"Sonic, I'll need that back."
The hedgehog crosses his arms. "What if I don't want to?" He asks, smirking. He blinks once..and the necklace is gone! "Thanks." the host says. The hedgehog looks at his body, he's flabbergasted! "What?!" Matt leans in. "I wouldn't mess with him."
Jeff hooks the necklace around the stand, and faces the top ten. "Immunity is once again, back up for grabs. For today's challenge, it will be split into stages once again. First, you will twist yourself through a net with mud underneath you. The first five to finish will move on to the next round, where you'll be taking on a table maze. The first two to finish will meet in the finals, where they will face off in a final showdown.
Ok, what about it?
"In this showdown, you'll crash through a wall, and try to protect a rope behind your opponent. When you reach their rope, a machete is there to chop it. Once chopped, a coconut will fall and signal the end.
Some more inspiration from "The Challenge" when it comes to one on one's. Should inspiration be taken from other games like Smash Bros?
"I'll give you a moment to prepare and we'll get started…"
Stage 1: Net-working
Little Mac, Sonic, Gordon, Luigi, Blu, Matt, Li Mei, Bandana Dee, Kano, and Kabal
The ten castaways look at the net ahead. It's not a good sight at all…it's a tight twist at the end, now to mention there's mud inside the net. If the tight space wasn't enough, the mud just makes it worse.
"First stage set to begin. Survivors ready?"
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"GO!"
They take off for the net, and at first it's pretty even..until people start using their bodies to twist the opening. (so not long at all). Sonic manages to untie the opening first, and others follow.
"You need speed right out of the gate." Jeff comments.
As people navigate through the net, Luigi puts his slim body to good use and progresses ahead of people like Blu, Gordon, and Dee, who are struggling more than others. There's six people up ahead: Sonic, Matt, Mac, Mei, Kano, and Kabal. Four Roku, two Toka.
The people on top, not only have to compete for the lead, but are covered in that slimy mud. Everyone's covered in that murky brown.
Given their experiences as criminals, Kano and Kabal edge Sonic out, and reach the end first. Matt and Mei reach the end and try keeping up with their pace. Sonic lunges forward and spins himself around to untwist the net…
..that's when a Quill gets caught. He squirms around to try unlodging it, but no dice.
"Watch your surroundings when you untwist. Never know what problems you'll run into." Thanks for the reminder, Jeff.
While Sonic's quill is tangled, Kano untwists the opening and rolls out!
"Kano finishes first, four spots are left!"
Kabal finishes next!
Matt finishes third!
"Two slots have been filled, now there's only two left!"
While Mac and Mei look to take the last spots, Luigi hits the ending and starts twisting his body like it's nobody's business! The path for those three gets clearer the more they twist, however only two people would be able to pull off this save…
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Li Mei makes it past the net fourth, leaving a Little Mac vs. Luigi showdown to see who's nabbing that last spot. The guys push themselves, and in the end..
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Mac makes it out!
"Mac and Mei take the last spots, and get into the second stage!"
That's great news for them. The second stage wins coming up, and two of Mac, Matt, Li Mei, Kano, and Kabal would be able to make it to the finals.
As for the losers, they head to the sit out bench. Sonic takes a seat first, holding the quoll he twisted up. The waddle dee sits next to him. "Are you ok?"
"Just got a bit twisted, that's all."
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Stage 2: Table Maze
Little Mac, Matt, Li Mei, Kano, and Kabal
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The five remaining competitors get their hands on the table maze, only making moves the moment Jeff shouts the word "go."
"Survivors ready?"
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"GO!"
They have to take their time getting one ball in their hole. Just one. Even though it seems simple, having to control the maze itself is a challenge. Some have history that gives them an advantage though. Given their sports background, Mac and Matt have little problems to start the maze off, leading it through the first obstacle.
Kabal isn't far behind, as he and Kano are dead even.
"F*ck off mate."
"You first."
What a great friendship.
After a little while longer…Matt gets his ball in!
"Matt's finished first, only one will meet him at the final."
It's heating up. Mac's ball hits an obstacle, much like Mac's hit in life. Li Mei moves her ball along, and the remaining Black Dragon are still racing for second. Their balls pass Mac's by, and now it just comes down to the two of them…
But Kano "accidentally" swerves his ball to the right to "avoid" an obstacle! Kabal's able to take his time maneuvering that ball..
..and it hits the spot!
"Kabal's in, he's moving on to the last round!"
Kabal calmly releases the table maze. It's taking everything not to boast. As for one of the losers in Little Mac, he just lets out a sigh. A good start, but couldn't get the win. Nothing came easy for him.
The Mii and kombatant head to the final stage, about to battle it out for immunity.
Stage 3: Break The Walls Down
Kabal vs. Matt
The two stand across from each other, the wall separating them. In a matter of moments, both would crash through, barrel the other, and chop the rope behind them.
"Good luck man." Matt says, and Kabal responds with complete silence.
Let's do it.
"For all the marbles..survivors ready?"
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"GO!"
They make a b-line for the wall, ready to break it in half…
Kabal has more speed and breaks through a part of it! Matt breaks through too, and they grapple at the center, trying to jockey for the best position!
"Nows the hard part…" Jeff comments.
Matt tackles Kabal to the ground! As he rises, Kabal grabs his foot and uses that to take him to the ground! He DRAGS him away from the rope, looking to win this race. The Mii rolls onto his back, and kicks Kabal at the wall!
"Merciless." Gordon comments.
"He went for the ankle, it's fair game." Mac responds.
As Kabal bounces off the wall, he uses the momentum to tackle the Mii back down! He drags Matt back in the sand, wrapping his arms around him this time…Matt counters this by getting on a knee, ready to lift the weight on his back..
"Scrappy guy." Kano notes.
"That's our Matt!" Sonic says, with a smile on his face.
Luigi: It's like-a soap opera! Matt's the knight in shining armor who won't give up, and Kabal keeps cornering him!
Matt LIFTS Kabal, and rams him into the wall behind! When Kabal won't let go, Matt steps TOWARDS the rope, willing to carry Kabal if he has to!
"It's moment like this where you find your true strength!" Jeff shouts, salivating at the mouth for his 'Bananas Backpack' moment,
Kabal sees this coming though, and hops off…only to kick the back of his leg!
"OOF!" Blu shouts!
Sonic turns to Kano. "We just see it coming at this point."
"Good read." At least they could own it.
Kabal takes a page out of his opponents book, and picks up Matt like a fireman! His times as a criminal come in handy once again, and throws him AT the wall! Matt lands on his feet..but Kabal spears him through the hole! They tumble down, near the rope he needs.
"It's a rough challenge, but sometimes it can work to your advantage." Jeff must have had enough of the "obstacle course-puzzle" challenges.
Kabal goes for that machete ahead, but Matt trips him up and locks in an Ankle lock! He's not trying to break the ankle, just neuter him enough to get the chop he needs…but Kabal hops towards the machete on one leg!
"This is uh..brutal." Luigi states, covering Dee's eyes.
"You're telling me." he responds.
Matt tries pulling him back, but Kabal rolls and launches forward! Kabal gets CENTIMETERS away from rope..but that Mii grabs his hand!
"Oh Chaos!" Sonic shouts, leaning forward to see the finish.
"I need what he's having." Kano responds.
Matt starts to rise, overpowering Kabal's hand…all hands link up, as Matt starts pushing Kabal away. Right then and there, the kombatant decides to end it..
..with a Suplex that Tremor would be proud of!
"OH!" Sonic shouts, keeping his eyes on Matt. "You ok pal?"
As Kabal goes for the machete, Matt just gives a thumbs up.
"He's not coming back from that." Kano gloats, and gets sideyed by everyone. "Do you have an 'OFF' switch?" Gordon asks.
"There's no switch on me."
Even though he may need Kano for the night, not even Chef Ramsay wants to deal with this raw amount of gloating. Then again, Kano didn't care. A tale as old as time. With the Mii down…
"Kabal chops the rope!"
He pounds his chest while Jeff throws his hands up.
"KABAL WINS INDIVIDUAL IMMUNITY!"
He heads towards Matt and offers a hand. Matt takes it, and instead of a Fatality, gets Friendship.
"You didn't need to go that hard."
"You went harder man. Grats on the immunity."
Jeff removes the necklace from its stand and wraps it around Kabal's neck, as the other nine castaways have no choice but to look on. "Congratulations Kabal, you are safe and fought like you needed it." That he did. "You'll be here to fight another day." What he says to the losers, makes one feel better than all the others. "As for the rest of you, someone will be voted out, and get sent to the jury next. Head back to camp, I'll see you tonight."
The top ten leave the challenge area. Eight people just got foiled, and the two people on the bottom, even though they're villainous ..can actually cockroach their way out of this.
Kabal: Matt was a challenge, but he was no match for my pride. If I lost, I'm gone tonight, but thanks to this necklace around me, I WILL live to see another day..and many more if I have any say in it.
Merged Tribe
Day 26
Little Mac, Sonic, Gordon, Luigi, Blu, Matt, Li Mei, Bandana Dee, Kano, and Kabal
The ten castaways enter camp yet again, Kabal with the immunity necklace around him. It's sweet relief for the kombatant. The reward doesn't come without its compliments though.
"Congrats!"
"Bet it feels good."
Even Sonic gets in on it. "You win this round pal!"
Under the mask, Kabal is smiling. "Thank you all for the support."
Kabal: I enjoyed their praise while it lasted. It was only a matter of time until Kano pulled a Slade. When Slade revealed his idol and put the target on Wade, it worked. If it works out again, it's viable strategy.
Right he was. Kano steps up…
"He's not the only one with immunity." The tribe watches as he dips into his pocket, and pulls out the idol! Right. Infront. Of everyone. "I KNOW you people are coming for me, so I have no choice but to play her."
Dee walks up to him."Is that real? Can I touch it?" Kano just puts it back in his pocket. "Gotta keep it to myself." Theres a few seconds of silence, but the Mii breaks it. "Good for you, man." he says. Even though the easy targets are off the board, nobody's openly panicking.
Why?
Matt: It's not that we don't care, it's that we're keeping our heads on. Kano wants us to freak out, but he's not getting to me cause I'm not Pinocchio. All we can do is smack the red button, and let our nukes fly.
The Mii brings his closest ally along to discuss what everyone just saw.
"He really forced our hand, huh? Well we'll get 'em next time!" Sonic promises, turning to Matt. "But if we can't keep the peace…you know what that means."
"Only one person to go for. If they weren't immune then the Fatu wouldn't have anything to worry about." Matt says, and the hedgehog just shrugs. "We can't go back and change anything. Since they're safe, the Fatu's gotta be coming for us! After all, we're the core of Roku."
"Let's play like they are."
"They got me the first time around. There's nothing like returning the favor!"
Sonic: Fatu would be walking away with no dirt if those Dragons didn't beat us to the idol..that we didn't even chase. That's on us, BUT we can get our payback later. I can get my payback now, and if the Roku can stick together AND we get those two? It's a done deal.
There's another possibility.
Sonic: If not? At least I tried taking a shot.
The hedgehog takes the plan to Blu, who's not opposed to it. However, some clarification's needed.
"Kano could be bluffing. Can't we just split it, and call his bluff?" The Yoshi asks, still focused on the two who have been a thorn in her side.
"We'll take care of them next time."
"What if there isn't a next time?! They went from easy votes to..SWINGS if people aren't as loyal as they say they are." Blu explains, having a right read.
"I don't like to admit it but: they cornered all of us. We need them tonight. I know you've been on a rocky road with them..but it's just for tonight." he says, trying to appeal to her. "Besides, we have to waste that idol of his somehow."
The flushing method.
Blu's still really wary about the Black Dragon, but since both have protection..no choice. "Ok… I can do Gordon."
"Thanks for listening to me. Don't worry about them, they could always lose protection next time." The hedgehog says, attempting to make it sound better.
"Yeah I get it."
Blu: This SUCKS..right when I think we can finally get Kano out of here, he pulls out the idol and we're hosed! He's a gruff with nine lives! Am I ever going to get him out of here?
While Yoshi's aren't happy with Kano's idol find, Sonic still pulled her into targeting Gordon. Matt's taking care of business, by including Mac and Mei in the plan. While it's questionable since they aren't completely with Roku, he doesn't want them to feel left out.
Regardless of if it's too late or not.
"I wanted our groups to stick together. But those two boys are safe so Fatu's our only choice. Eating ourselves is too risky." The Mii explains, and the boxer agrees..for the SOME part. "
"I get it. Our spots in the tribes aren't really important. Better to side with the people you know, rather than the ones you don't." Mac says, turning to Mei. "You in?"
"It is better we sacrifice a Fatu than one of their own."
Li Mei: Mac and I are in a tricky spot. Instead of Fatu and Roku going head to head later, it is forced earlier than we want it to be. Now we'll have to look at which tribe Kano and Kabal choose. They have an agenda that they will not let us read..especially after we lied to them at the last vote.
Yeah, tricky.
Li Mei: Regardless of what happens, risks will be taken tonight.
Mac IMMEDIATELY spills Roku's plan to take a shot at the Fatu..to the guy they're taking a shot at: Gordon Ramsay. Even though his name's out there though..he just keeps a straight face. He and Sonic couldn't agree on which clan member to target, so it doesn't come as a shock to him.
"You aren't..worried?" The boxer asks.
"Sonic came for me already, I'm used to the hot seat. Did he tell you himself or did Matt?" The chef asks, needing to check his bases.
"Matt did, but he said Sonic came up with he idea."
"I'm personally shooting it down."
Gordon: If that hedgehog thinks i'm done, he has a reality check coming. I just got to this merge, and I'm not charging in without an army by my side.
The chef takes the news of Sonic's plans to his FaThree members: Dee and Luigi.
"If that hog thinks we're not striking back, he's a brainlet." he comments, facing his allies. "Strap in boys, we're taking the shot now. This may be the only chance we have. He's splendid at immunity."
"I'm all for it…just..one thing." Dee starts. "We have five already, but..we need Kano and Kabal to make it a majority." They could survive with a tie, but if they wanted a certain Sonic boot, then they needed a couple more people on their side. The hedgehog can still survive a tie vote, but at the same time, the chef can too.
The professionals not letting that fact bring him down. "We'll do our d*mndest to get them on our side." Despite that, the waddler's not smiling in the eyes, and it's easy to pick up on what's wrong. "..even though they took out Toriel, we can't afford another loss. They're the most important people tonight, and if they get in bed with the Roku core, it all comes crashing down." A good point from the chef. Regardless of attitude, Kano and Kabal were swings and people knew it.
"I know we need them, and I'm fine with it but…I don't know how to feel." Dee responds, and the chef crouches down to get on the level of his short ally. "I'll tell you what: If we split the Roku core, then we'll take them out. There's just no way out of this tonight."
Bandana Dee's well aware that everyone's hands have been forced. That's not his issue. "I know, I know..if they want us, I'll go with it." Luigi decides to chime in. "Even though I'm not-a big fan, going for Roku's all we can do. Even Mac and Mei are willing to turn on them."
"That's five of us, but the Dragons can always interfere." Dee points out. "I've never been in on an actual plan with those guys."
"It's our job to stop that from happening." Confidence from the chef.
The waddle dee doesn't argue back. After all, there's nothing they could do but rely on the same people that have a bounty on them.
Bandana Dee: We're all cornered, but I'll try to be an optimist. I don't want to bully them away from us because that would mess my Fatu friends up.
The chef pulls Kabal aside, needing him to hear him out.
"If we're being honest, the Roku are a bigger priority. Too many threats. Sonic will steamroll everyone if you're not here to challenge him." he explains. "Matt's going to be a problem, and Blu's not turning against them any time soon."
What did Kabal think?
"You make sense. I'd love to get another one over him."
"Good to know we think alike."
Bandana Dee walks up, getting their attention. He does need to at least have one talk with them before anything goes through, given what happened to his ally. "Hi guys. What's going on?"
"I'm interested in siding with you. I know we have our history but I'll put that aside so we can make this work." Kabal explains.
"I don't really have a problem with you..it's just with Kano. We're cool."
"I'll see if we're on the same page. I have no issues joining Fatu, but it depends on him. He is on the bottom with me after all."
Blunt, but true.
"Once we take the power, you two won't be on the bottom. Promise." Gordon chimes in, and Kabal makes one last remark:
"I'm in if you are."
Kabal: I'll keep Fatu comfortable, Kano keeps Roku comfortable, and then we have the power. We'll either pick a side, or force the hand of luck. Knowing that nobody trusts us out here makes this choice harder than it needs to be. Some will say easier.
On the Roku side of things, Matt's with Kano, and pleads his case as to why Kano should jump on the Roku train.
"The majority wanted to cut your threesome to a twosome. It wasn't personal." Matt says, trying to clear the air. Given it's a deal though, Kano's all ears. "All's fair in a game like this."
"True. If you want to get back on that deal about keeping the stronger players in, I'm all in." The Mii responds, but that dealer has more questions. "You've got all the Roku right?"
"So far. Mac and Mei are still their own people."
"If they aren't with ya, then we'll go to a tie. The two people who tie are usually immune in a rock draw." Kano points out, spreading that idea in his head. "If we put Gordy's name down, he'll be safe but we'll take out a smaller dog by chance."
"If that's what has to be done, I'll take it to my people right away. I don't need Mac and Mei scared off, so we'll have to cut them out." Matt says.
Then Kano extends a hand. "We're done yabbering, let's make a deal."
Matt shakes on it.
Matt: I've always suspected Kano, but we can't afford to lose tonight. Mac and Mei say they're all about the Roku tribe, but they could just flip tonight. I'll pull whatever I can outta my $$ to make those dragons happy. Even if it means we have to leave it to luck.
Kano and Kabal meet alone, nobody else in sight, to finally make their call. Their plan for safety's worked. Where do they go from here.
"We got out scot-free. May p*ss a few people off but we're just doing what needs to be done." Kabal says, and Kano's right there to reassure him. "Yeah we're getting blood on our hands anyway mate, don't worry about how they feel." No remorse from the gruff man.
Then again, who's really shocked?
"Y'see Kabs, I think it's best we join the Roku Three. If we force that rock draw, we do what we want: keep big players around, take out smaller people against us, and make it another day without having to pledge anything." Kano explains, ready to risk it all. "We can lose ANYONE else and it would help us somehow."
"I know Mac and Mei are against us, but is there any chance we can get them back on our side?" Kabal asks.
"They screwed our trust already. Now they're dead in the middle like the sneaks they are. That should be our spot, but they're taking it up." Kano reminds him. "Siding with us wasn't their best interest, so they ditched us. The only people who get to do that is us." That's definitely a villainous way to play the game.
"Dee's trying to rebuild the bridge, but he won't take either of us to the end." Kabal calls. "Blu wants nothing to do with us period."
Both are true.
"It's a no-win situation." Kabal sums up, already knowing neither side has any long-term trust. But, you know who you can blame for that: The Black Dragon.
"Matt made a nice pitch about taking out smaller players. That's exactly what we need. If we keep Sonic and Gord around, they'll go for each other and at least one of us can sneak by and take the pot." Kano adds, seeming to have more interest in the Roku side.
"The Fatu are more willing to work with us, but if Mac and Mei aren't with Roku, they will already have majority. We will be at the bottom." Kabal hits back, but Kano has a couple questions for him
"We're on the bottom either way. Do we want fourth and fifth? Or six and seventh?"
Kano: Neither of us will be drawing rocks, and everyone's pretending to play nice, so there's no risk to drawing anyways. It's the perfect mix: safety, break the radar, and live another day. That's my top priority. The big threats can go after we're done sneaking around. People like Dee, Luigi, Blu who have animosity, and Mac and Mei who are coasting..
He shakes his head.
Kano: We here at the Black Dragon terminate you.
Tribal Council
Night 26
The ten castaways enter head to ten stumps, a fire pit in front of it, and Jeff Probst standing there with his hands behind his back. His eyes widen when Kano has that immunity idol around his neck, flaunting it for everyone to see.
Even Tremor, who sits across from them on the jury bench, keeping his eyes on the idol. Kano making it out once again isn't a shock to him. He's been there to act with him. Besides seeing what Kano does next, he'll see what moves people make, and who will be living with him at Ponderosa.
"Welcome back. Dip your torches into the fire. Fire represents your life, and once it's gone, so are you."
The contestants take a seat, and Tribal Council is set to begin. The host points out Kano IMMEDIATELY. "Alright. Before we get too deep..Kano. Why do you have an immunity idol around your neck like that?"
"Me and my boy were targets for the night. I found this idol, he found immunity, and now we can do something. The people at home will be loving this one." Oh really?
"If the easy votes are out, this Tribal just got really interesting…" Jeff comments, pointing out Sonic next. Sonic, do people have any backup plans in place?" The hedgehog obliges to answer."Outside of here..plannings not my forte. I just go in and do it. But there are people who keep me on the ground, and I'm confident our plan will work out." Your plan huh?
"Gordon, he basically just said 'hey, we have a plan, it would suck if you don't.'" Jeff says, knowing full well why he called on the chef, who has a response too. "Everyone has a plan. If you don't go into the elimination part with a plan, you failed the psych evaluation." Thats gets a few chuckles.
"What he said." Sonic adds.
"Dee, you look so innocent, but I have to ask: Is anyone getting blindsided tonight? Or is there just a secret pecking order people don't know about?" An intrusive question, but it's Jeff's specialty. "If it makes everyone happy…I don't really know who's going to jury. There wasn't any big meetings at camp because Kano just pulled the idol out." The waddle dee reveals. "Soooo it could be anyone."
"Luigi, are you on the same boat?"
"..yeah."
Jeff leans back. "You don't sound so sure." A drop of sweat rolls down his forehead. "Well if I had a plan and revealed anything, my-a mom would be disappointed in me!"
"If Dee and Luigi want to say they don't know, I need a third point of view. Blu, do YOU know what's going on tonight?" Jeff asks, and she has an answer: "I know who I'm writing down. They do too. We're not lying, it's just that we don't know who's out next." The Yoshi explains. "Sorry for the confusion."
"I'm not confused about anything. Clearly there's SOMETHING going on, because I'm getting all these non-answers. I ask if there's a pecking order, Dee says they don't know. I try to instigate, and people avoid it." It's just Jeff trying to get a rise out of people, who don't want to throw their target out. "People have had NO problems arguing in the past, but now everyone's being so careful." Jeff points out, craving the drama some castaways bring.
"Well we just need to ensure a couple people are voting with us." Li Mei says, and Kabal raises his hand. He has immunity so he can just get away with it. "You guys need Kabal?" Jeff asks, but he missed a person. "Kano too. Consider them the swings, Jeff." Li Mei responds.
"Well since plans seem to rely on these two, does anyone have ANYTHING they want to get off their chests? Any points that need drilled in?" The host asks, and the Mii's the first to pipe up. "We said all we needed to back at camp. It's better we don't keep running our mouths about it."
"Alright. If everyone's said their piece, it is time to vote. Sonic, you're up first."
The hedgehog leaves his stump and hits the booth.
Sonic: Bon Appetite. (Gordon)
Gordon: Tonight, you'll have no torch, and no jacket. (Sonic)
Kano: Sorry mate, job's a job. (?)
After the votes are cast, the castaways get seated yet again, awaiting the vote count. Jeff knows what to do next "I'll tally the votes." he says, leaving the castaways behind to retrieve the voting urn.
The chef and hedgehog watch as he goes, aware that thanks to an immunity win, one of them could be going home right now. They'd soon find out because Jeff returns to his podium with the urn, setting it down and getting on with it.
"If anyone has a hidden immunity idol or advantage they'd like to play..NOW would be the time to do so." he warns, and everyone has their eyes on Kano, who rises from his stump. "Let's get this treasure outta my system." He heads to Jeff, who has his hand out waiting for the idol.
"Someone's goin' home, and it's not gonna be me." Kano says, handing it to him. Jeff raises the idol for everyone to see.
"This…"
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"IS a hidden immunity idol. Any votes cast for Kano will not count."
Kano has a smirk on, knowing that the duo's plan actually worked out. Now it all comes down to which side they choose. They could either choose Fatu and get back at the Roku, or choose Roku and directly send someone home.
"Alright, I'll read the votes." Jeff removes the lid and pulls out the ten pieces of parchment. The first battle begins right now. "First vote…"
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"Sonic."
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"Gordon."
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"Sonic."
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"Gordon."
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"Sonic."
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"Gordon. That's three votes Sonic, three votes Gordon, four votes left…"
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"Sonic."
The hedgehog curls his lip. He's never had four votes on him before!
"Keep your head up." Matt says.
"I'd love too." Sonic replies, well aware of his nerves.
Jeff flips over the eighth vote…
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"Gordon. Four votes Gordon, four votes Sonic..TWO votes left."
The chef taps his own leg. Right when he thinks he has the advantage, this happens.
"Sonic. That's five votes Sonic, four votes Gordon..ONE vote left."
Here it comes..the deciding vote. Would Sonic lose because of a net? Or would the Black Dragon side with the Roku Three?
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"Gordon. We are tied.."
The chef just turns over to Kano and Kabal.
"You've got guts, you know that?" Gordon compliments, appreciating the risk. "We wouldn't be here without 'em." Kabal responds, and given the fact he risked Kano's life just two votes earlier, it adds up.
"Oh mama mia.." Luigi mutters. Dee's still there for him. "It'll be fine. We have another chance to revote." While that happens, Blu speaks to her Roku friends. "He had me for a second.." the hedgehog wipes sweat from his fur. "Thank Chaos for second chances."
As for Mac and Mei, they're also discussing the tie. "Seems the Black Dragon have picked their side." Li Mei notes. "They didn't even tell us.." Mac says. They could have saved Tremor, but chose not to. Kano and Kabal must have decided that it's time for sweet karma.
Despite the worry from some, and relief from others, there's still business to take care of. "We will revote." Jeff says to get their attention. "In the event of another tie, we will be deadlocked..and draw rocks in our tiebreaker." Poor Luigi was about to pass out after hearing that!
"Gordon, you're up first."
The chef heads to the voting booth, already knowing who he's putting down.
Gordon: I tried to take a shot at you, but some people just want to watch the world burn.
What did the hedgehog have to say about that?
Sonic: You should have gotten rid of me when you had the chance. I never go down easy!
After the votes are cast, the contestants get back to their stumps, and for the second time this evening..
"I'll tally the votes."
The host heads to the voting booth, collects the urn, and heads back to the podium. The kids removed again, and Jeff doesn't waste any time. "I'll read the votes." he says, pulling out eight pieces of parchment.
"First vote…"
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"Gordon."
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"Sonic."
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"Gordon."
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"Sonic."
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"Sonic. That's three votes Sonic, three votes Gordon, two votes left.."
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"Gordon."
The chef sighs. "Bloody #£||…"
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"Sonic. We are deadlocked."
Gordon's eyes widen. Right when he thinks he's out, he's safe! A fun statistic at this tribal here…these are the MOST votes cast against someone at a Tribal Council, with EIGHT total on Gordon and Sonic. Luckily, thanks to rock draw rules, that's all the trouble they'd be in for the night.
But before that, Tremor has insight of his own…
"Fascinating."
Thank you, Tremor. However, Jeff gets the attention back on him. "Since we're deadlocked, it's time to draw rocks. But first: Sonic, Gordon, since you two tied, you are safe. Since Kano played his idol, and Kabal has immunity, that leaves six of you vulnerable. It's a consequence of being indecisive." Jeff explains.
The six were: Matt, Blu, Bandana Waddle Dee, Luigi, Little Mac, and Li Mei.
"Now here's how the rock draw works: Six of you, will draw rocks from this bag." Jeff says, pulling out a small bag. "Five of you will draw a white rock, and one of you will draw a purple one. Whoever draws the purple rock, is eliminated and will join Tremor on the jury." Thanks to the Black Dragon, six people that went against them will take on a game of luck. It doesn't matter how good of a spot they're in.
Diabolical.
Jeff comes to those six with the bag, and one by one they draw. Buuut they don't get to see what rock they get because of the rules, so they close their fist instead, keeping it hidden. Once everyone draws, Jeff pops the question.
"Are you ready?"
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"Reveal.."
They flip their hands over, but go in a LINE to see what they got.
Li Mei reveals first: it's a white.
Dee reveals second: it's a white.
Blu reveals third: it's a white.
Luigi's hand is shaking, as he reveals next: a white.
"OH THANK YOU!"
While he's happy, two have yet to reveal: Matt and Mac. The Mii reveals his rock fifth and…
..it's a white. Another Roku almost got screwed over by an ido—
Wait.
The person who drew the purple rock, is…Little Mac.
"Ninth person eliminated, and the second member of our jury: Little Mac. You had a bad draw, but it's a merciless one. Bring me your torch."
The boxer sees the rock in hand, and just stares at it for a few seconds. This…STINGS for not just the Mac fans, but for himself too. "Beaten by a rock.." he says, grabbing his torch. Before he leaves, he's stopped by Li Mei.
"You played a good game."
Mac still looks bummed though and walks past her, setting his torch down in front of Jeff.
"It really is merciless.." Awww..how heartbreaking for him.
"Little Mac.."
He raises his snuffer.
"Your luck has spoken."
SNUFF…
"Time for you to go."
Mac just leaves without saying a word. Usually Mac has good sportmanship, but after this? He's got a reason to be sour.
Once he's out of view, Jeff turns back to the nine people left in the game, for some final words. "You can be in the best spot possible, but luck's always been a factor in this game. Whether it's tribe swaps, or rock draws, it still matters. Head back to camp, good night."
With that dismissal, the final nine grab their torches and leave the Tribal Council area. With some big players still left in the game, it's sure to get intense from here.
Little Mac's Final Words
Little Mac: This is what I get…I was doing great. In the middle, letting the big dogs go at it, but of course they're the ones to take me out. You can't control those guys. I just wish..I won that table maze. I'd still be here fighting, but like he said: no mercy.
A tear falls from the boxer's eyes, but he quickly wipes it away.
Little Mac: But nothing comes easy. I'll come back and work for it..
Votes:
Sonic— Gordon, Bandana Dee, Luigi, Li Mei, and Little Mac
Gordon— Sonic, Matt, Blu, Kano, and Kabal
Sonic— Bandana Dee, Luigi, Li Mei, and Little Mac
Gordon— Matt, Blu, Kano, and Kabal
Little Mac drew the purple rock in the draw, therefore was eliminated instead.
Confessional Count:
30– Kano ( + 6)
28– Gordon ( + 3)
27– Sonic ( + 3)
26– Matt ( + 3)
25– Kabal ( + 5)
21– Luigi ( + 1)
20– Bandana Waddle Dee ( + 4), Blu ( + 1)
16– Li Mei ( + 1)
Eliminated:
22– Little Mac ( + 1)
19– Tremor
18– Toriel
12– Kristine, Monty Mole
10– Red
9– Infinite
5– Nelson, Claptrap
Maaaaan…Mac got taken out by luck. That sucks to see for anyone. He and Mei were well positioned because they could move more freely, but Kano and Kabal were swings and caught that. Mac didn't hate them or anything, it's just Black Dragon strategy. Those two also decided to keep threats like Sonic, Matt, and Gordon in..and try eliminating others hiding out just like Mac.
Mac and Mei DID have talks with them, but they ultimately didn't save Tremor, and that meant Kano/Kabal that: they were free game too. In the end, it got him. With someone from the majority taken out, now what? Find out in Episode 10!
Also, it's time to reveal the fourth cast member of Season 4! It's Chun-Li , from the Street Fighter franchise! She's pretty cheerful personality-wise, but the island, as well as some personalities, may get to her. We dont know until the season ends!
Ticket out, have a good one.
