Ticket here, and welcome back to "Survivor: Fight for Fiji"! After Luigi popped off, Matt and Sonic were put on blast. Fatu still has a window of opportunity, but two voters can decide whether to shut it on their hands, or break the glass entirely!

Plus, a reward challenge that not only gives people a break but is also related to said window. How in the world will that work out for our seven castaways? You'll find out soon enough!

Enjoy!


Players: Sonic, Gordon, Blu, Matt, Li Mei, Bandana Dee, Kabal

Jury: Tremor, Little Mac, Kano, and Luigi

Seven are left. Who will be voted out and sent to the jury next?


Merged Tribe

Night 31


The seven castaways enter camp, and lean their torches on the Torch Tree. After a 5-3 vote took out Luigi, the Fatu are left on the bottom. The Roku Core isn't going to disrespect him behind his back though.

Matt's the first to speak up.

"Hope he has a better time at Ponderosa." He wishes, and the waddle Dee agrees with him. "He was stressed for a while. He deserves some relief."

"Sure does."

Matt: The Fatu are like the Giants to our Patriots, the Holly Holm to our Ronda Rousey. Two of them against the five of us. It looks like it's over for them, but do you know what the Giants and Holms of the world do? They come back, and I'm gonna make sure they don't. If those two can leave, then I'll blindside Sonic, and win this game.

Speaking of the hedgehog, he and his Yoshi ally are away from everyone discussing the future.

"Is Kabal still sticking around?" he asks.

"Tonight showed he will be." Blu says, with a smile. "He really seems like he's starting to change."

"Ok, just wanted to make sure."

From a distance, Blu sees Matt approaching. "Oh Matt's coming. Hi Matt!" The Mii waves back, but has more on his mind than just saying 'hi.' "We know who's next?" he asks.

"If everything goes right, Gordon is. If he gets immunity, Dee is." Sonic says.

"I'm cool with it."

"He's cute, but we kind of have to do it y'know?" Blu says, making a point.

Well, the alliance's plan is simple: exterminate the Fatu. They'd still need to get Kabal and Mei to stick with them, but they did last time. Could history repeat itself?

Sonic: Looks like this may be it for the Fa-Two. I hope they TRY to rally because I'm getting a little bored. I was at least excited playing from the bottom, now it's just getting predictable. We need some sparks, and you know why I like people in the Fatu? Because we're sure to get it! They're not giving up, and neither are we!


Merged Tribe

Day 32


It's a sunny day outside, after the dark night before. A welcome change for those living on Fiji.

There was another change, but it did not have good reception: Luigi leaving the game. The two left of Fatu sit in front of the ocean, the sand covering the ground beneath them. They HAVE to do something right? Especially an alliance with Gordon it.

"Losing him is a blow. We are down big-time…but sitting here and doing nothing is a dogsh*t way to play, so here's what we're going to do." Classic Ramsay. "Grab Kabal, grab Mei, and drive our narrative home."

"If we have a good chance at winning anything, it's the reward. If one of us wins, I know what we can do!" Dee suggests, and the chef scoots closer. "Shoot."

"One of us stays here to monitor the Roku, the other brings Kabal and Mei. We'd have a pretty good pitch too!" Dee says with a smile. "We're an alliance of two, against a bigger alliance."

The chef cracks a smile. "That's what I was thinking."

Gordon: I've been waiting for Dee to come up with the plan for a while. I'm not going to be around forever since these people think I'm three bits of $$wipe. It's a matter of when Dee's left alone, and I need to know if he can survive, or fall apart.

Mentor Ramsay.

Gordon: As for me, I'm here to get as far as I can. I'm not a cat with nine lives, I'm just British.

The two get to their feet, headed for some lunch with everyone else.

"Matt's cooking." Dee says.

"He's a solid cook. Better than Sonic is, he rushes the rice."

"Matt's also just better with papaya. It's like he knows what he's doing!" The waddle dee says, complimenting him.

A big difference between this cast and the others is that people seem to treat each other with more respect. Samoa was constant drama, and the Maldives merge was quicker-paced.

Bandana Dee: We may look like we're down, but we're not going ANYWHERE. One of us will win the reward, and we will make Luigi proud!

Dee's still deadset to avenge Luigi like a true homie.

#JusticeForLuigi


Reward Challenge


At the area, there's seven targets, bows, and arrows. It's a throwback to a old-school survivor challenge! Except it works a little differently..and it's not in Standard Definition, this is H.D baby!

"Come on in!"

The seven castaways enter, Gordon not bringing the immunity necklace with him. There's no need. They come to a stop, and Jeff gets to it!

"Are we ready for today's reward challenge?

Matt, Sonic, and Gordon nod, Kabal and Mei have no reaction, and the Blu / Dee pair are the only ones who cheer.

"32 days in, some people still have their enthusiasm."

That they do, Jeff.

"Alright. For today's reward challenge, you'll be playing archery. Here's how it works: we'll play three rounds. You will take one shot in each. Whoever has the lowest score by the end of each round, will be eliminated. Whoever has the HIGHEST score by the end of the third round, will win reward."

What's the reward you ask?

"You will get to spend the night at our Survivor Resort. There will be free food, drinks, entertainment, sports, and more activities to enjoy. A nice refresher after what has been a very stressful game for some." They knew who he was referring to.

"I'll give you a few minutes to prepare, and we'll get started."

A little warning before we begin: This will be one of the most repetitive challenges since there's not much to do when it comes to writing archery.


1st Round

Sonic, Gordon, Blu, Matt, Li Mei, Bandana Dee, and Kabal


The seven castaways have their own targets, but are basically in a line that Jeff can walk down.

"Here's our order for the first round: Blu, Bandana Dee, Gordon, Kabal, Li Mei, Matt, and Sonic." Basically alphabetical order. "Blu, you're up first."

The Yoshi steps up, and takes her shot. She hits the outer blue part of the target, scoring five points!

"Dee, you're up."

The waddle dee steps up, and takes his shot. He hits the golden center, and scores a 10!

"First ten of the game! Gordon, you'll have to follow that up."

"I sure won't." The chef says, aiming his bow and arrow…

He hits the same outer blue place Blu did, scoring five points.

"Gordon and Blu tied with five. If Matt does terrible he'll save them."

Matt scoffs, and sets up his shot..he scores a ten!

"That's a perfect ten. Matt, Dee, you've stamped your spot in the next round. Who will follow?"

Li Mei steps up, and sets her shot up. It doesn't take long, and..she hits the inner red part, scoring an eight!

"Li Mei gets an eight, Blu and Gordon are in jeopardy. Two more people left to go."

Kabal steps up next, and sets his shot up. He sends that arrow flying, and it hits the outer red, scoring a seven!

"Kabal gets a seven, close to tying Li Mei."

Sonic steps up next. "Sonic's up. If he scores above a five, Blu and Gordon will both be eliminated." The two look the hedgehog's way, and watch him take his shot..

..he hits the outer gold, scoring a NINE!

"It's a nine! He moves onto the next round with Matt, Bandana Dee, Li Mei, and Kabal." Those five stay where they are, while Blu and Gordon eye that infamous bench. "Blu, Gordon, you're out."

The two head to the bench, and have a small talk on the way.

"Wow..I really should have practiced." Blu comments.

"Archery can be a b*tch." Gordon says, in agreement.

They BOTH got a five, they're not bad. It's just a little bit of salt, which is expected from Chef Ramsay.


2nd Round

Matt, Sonic, Li Mei, Kabal, and Bandana Dee


They stand at a further distance. Since Matt got the most points, he gets to go first.

"Matt taking his shot…"

He shoots..and scores ANOTHER ten!

"Ten points for Matt, he's moving on. Bandana Dee, you're up next."

The waddle Dee scales his shot.

"Dee taking his shot.."

He goes for it..and scores a TEN! "Wow." Matt comments.

"Matt and Dee are tied at 20 points. They'll have to break that in our last round."

Sonic steps up next, bow and arrow in hand.

"Sonic got a nine last time, if he gets a ten it'll put him in winners contention.."

He takes his shot..and hits the outer gold part again, scoring another nine!

"Nine for Sonic. Li Mei and Kabal NEED to score high to move on. Or else one of them is done."

Li Mei steps up, and takes her second shot…she hits the outer red part this time, scoring a seven!

"Li Mei scores a seven, Kabal needs a good shot to move on."

Kabal steps up, last one to go. He takes his second shot..and hits the inner blue part, scoring a six.

"Kabal scores a six, that's the lowest of the round. You're out."

He heads back to a bench, and takes a seat next to the eliminated castaways. He almost got to move on, but the further range threw him off. Couldn't get it done.


Last Round

Matt, Sonic, Li Mei, and Bandana Dee


They're even further back than the last time, the target far away. It's a close race at the top, so this could go anywhere.

"Alright, last round. Dee and Matt have twenty points each. Sonic has nineteen, and Li Mei has fifteen. This is looking like a Dee and Matt win, BUT all they have to do is slip up. If just ONE of them hits the gold for a third time, and the other misses..nobody can top their points, the 'perfect 30' wins.

Matt's up first, and takes some time getting his shot ready. He fires..and hits the outer gold! That's nine!

"That's a NINE. Dee will need to mess up so he can get this win."

Bandana Dee steps up once again, and takes some time as well. He fires..and hits the center AGAIN!

"Unbelievable." Gordon comments.

"Must have experience." Kabal guesses.

"Bandana Dee scores a THIRD TEN IN A ROW! That's thirty points, it's over!"

Matt puts his hands on his hips, but he's not upset at the Waddle Dee. It's just frustration coming out. "Just like that, huh?"

"BANDANA DEE WINS REWARD!"

The Waddle Dee heads over to Jeff, and is ecstatic!

"A resort? I've never been to one of those before! YAY!" That makes Jeff smile. "Now you get the chance…but."

But? Why the 'but'?

"You only get to pick TWO people to come with you. You'll leave four people behind, and they may hold a grudge over it." Jeff states. The Waddle dee takes a second to think about the decision.

Oh who is he kidding, there's nothing to think about!

"The first person..is Kabal." He approaches Dee, and stands by his side. "The second..Li Mei." She heads up there, and becomes their third.

"Alright. Dee, Kabal, Li Mei, a boat will come pick you up. Enjoy your time at the resort." Jeff focuses on the losers next. "As for the rest of you..I've got nothin' for ya. Head back to camp, I'll see you tomorrow."

The reward winners and losers depart after dismissal, and even though Fatu discussed taking the swings to the resort, one Roku knows exactly what's going on here.

Matt: Fatu fought back. Didn't expect anything less. But you're not slick little man. I know what you're gettin' up to, and if you wanna play with fire, we'll start one ourselves. There's still idols out there, and you two better go for the head or else it's GAME. OVER.


Alllright, so Bandana Dee pulled what Matt and Blu did last time and chose to "reward" Kabal and Li Mei. Despite the strategic reasons, they're sure to have fun at the resort. Kabal and Li are so lucky, they've been on loads of rewards this season. Luigi's in shambles!

Next chapter covers what Matt/Sonic/Blu and Gordon are doing, as well as what will happen at the Survivor Resort! Ticket out, have a good one!