Guest - Thanks a lot! I'm hoping the rest of the season will turn out just as good if not better. Appreciate the feedback!
Guest - Yeah safe to say this one took way longer than I would have liked. College has been a major pain but I've managed to get all that stressful work out the way so I managed to focus on this.
Alrighty, glad I managed to get this out. I thought that this one would be much easier to finish than the first one was what with me only having to do half the amount of writing and everything. But turns out it was a pain in the ass to finish because I struggled to have both the time and the motivation. So, I'm hoping this episode can match up to the exciting premiere.
Not much else to say. Have fun.
Current Tribes.
KORNATI
Curtis
Damian
Luke
Moana
Rachel
Sarah
VORONA
Andy
Dianne
Lauren
Vinnie
Zane
JUBURI
Brendan
Emily
Jayda
Kate
Kenny
Nigel
EPISODE 2: ITS RAINING TENSION
Jeff: Previously on Survivor! 18 Castaways began their adventure in Croatia, split in to 3 tribes, Kornati, Vorona and Juburi. And right as the game began, castaways were given the chance to guarantee their safety from the first tribal council.
Jeff: There are 2 individual immunity idols hidden around here. Find one of those idols and bring them back to your mat in the time limit, you are guaranteed safety at the first tribal council of the season.
Jeff: At the marooning, Kenny and Dianne found the idols, guaranteeing them safety, while Moana found valuable information.
Moana (confessional): There was this envelope. Didn't know what it was but I knew it was important.
Jeff: At the Temple of Secrets, the two idol holders were given a simple task, choosing between rice and wood. But there was more at stake.
Dianne: "Hidden within one of these essentials is a clue to a hidden immunity idol that's somewhere around your camp. Find it and you can protect yourself from being voted off at any tribal council you go to up until there are 5 people remaining." A hidden immunity idol, that is powerful.
Jeff: Over at Kornati, there was an instant gender split from the get go.
Curtis: So here's the thing, I think the girls have got their own thing going.
Damian: I never gave it much thought honestly but yeah, I guess you're right.
Jeff: At Vorona, Vinnie and Zane instantly had targets on their backs.
Vinnie (confessional): Zane kinda took the leadership role in terms of us trying to start a fire. Everyone knows that taking the leadership role in this game can mean being the first one voted out.
Gail: Well, Dianne has immunity. Do we have any problem voting off Vinnie first?
Andy: I don't. You guys cool with it?
Lauren: Yeah
Jeff: And at Juburi, Brendan instantly grew popular with the girls, while Nigel and Kate had their own special bond.
Kate (confessional): To be honest here, Nigel is the only one who I feel like I can relate to out here. He kind of reminds me of my Dad.
Jeff: At the first immunity challenge. Kornati and Juburi thrived, while Vorona was left in the dust.
Jeff: Kornati wins immunity! Juburi wins immunity!
Jeff: Back at camp. It seemed like it was a battle between Zane and Vinnie, until Andy suggested a third target.
Andy was shown talking to Dianne and Vinnie.
Andy: It's probably worth telling you that there are other people that are worth getting rid of around here, for me, it's Gail.
Dianne: Yeah, I agree. She is the brains while Lauren is the brawn.
Jeff: And at tribal council, Zane and Vinnie had a truce as they teamed up in voting out Gail, blindsiding Lauren in the process.
Jeff: Gail, the tribe has spoken.
Jeff: 17 are left. Who will be voted out tonight.
Intro.
VORONA NIGHT 3.
After a tense tribal council, the surviving members of the Vorona tribe all made it back to camp, some more confused than others.
Lauren: I did not see that coming.
Vinnie: I just wanted to apologize and that for the record, that vote was nothing to do with you, it had everything to do with her.
Dianne: Yeah, she was being shady with the whole playing both sides.
Lauren: It's fine I guess. I get it.
Lauren (confessional): Tribal council was shocking for me. I thought Gail and I were in a good position but looks like I was wrong. Everyone who I originally thought were at each others throats are now all one big happy family, and I could easily go home next. But I'm going to keep fighting and see if there's a way in which I can stay. I just want to strangle Vinnie right now.
Lauren: No hard feelings, right?
Zane: None at all.
Zane (confessional): Oh there are tons of hard feelings. That tribal was pretty scary for me, and I don't wanna experience that again. I'm relieved I'm still here. My best bet is to just stick with this 4 and vote off Lauren if we lose. Simple as.
Zane and Andy were then alone.
Zane: Hey, thanks dude. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you.
Andy: No problem. Now we just have to stay the course for now.
Zane: Sure thing.
Andy (confessional): With Gail gone, I have put myself in the best position in this tribe. No one is going to target me because they see me as a possible number on their side. This is what I came here to do, to beat them all. One down, sixteen to go.
JUBURI NIGHT 3.
A small storm started stirring at the camp. Everyone was starting to get cold.
Jayda: Damn, I'm cold.
Brendan: Come over here.
Jayda: Where are you?
Brendan: Right here.
Jayda crawled up and her and Brendan cuddled for warmth.
Jayda (confessional): I did not expect tonight to be so damn cold. So my survival instincts kicked in and I got some warmth by snuggling with Brendan. Had I not have done that, I'd have frozen to death. I promise that there is nothing going on between the two of us, it is just really cold and I'm sure that lots of other skinny girls would do it too.
Brendan: I got you, don't worry.
Brendan (confessional): Yeah, I find Jayda pretty nice to look at. I had to keep sort of a level head. I don't want to let this thing we have get in the way of what I came here to do.
The others then start to notice the two of them laughing and giggling.
Kate: Oh God, they're doing it again.
Nigel: Can't wait to see what that'll be like 9 months from now.
Kate (confessional): So I'm trying to get some shut eye. Then right on the other side of the shelter is Brendan and Jayda. They're cuddling. It's the classic bachelor trap in survivor. When it's cold and hormones start rising, you start schmoozing up to the nearest person. I mean, Emily was on the other side of her, she coulda done it with her. That's real telling.
Both of them were moving around, trying to get in a better position.
Kate (confessional): I mean, I hope the rest of the tribe knows that is going on between those 2. One of the ways you typically find out who's working with who is watching who they sleep with and how often it happens. I'm sure Emily knows it. No one wants to be the third wheel in an alliance on Survivor. I'm hoping that this can be our chance to get rid of one of them the next vote.
KORNATI DAY 4.
The rain has now stopped however it was still damp outside.
Moana: Okay, I don't want to have to be that person, but someone's going to have to leave the shelter to go and get tree mail.
Damian: I know. Who's the least clumsy of us all?
Sarah: I'll get it.
Damian: You sure?
Sarah: Yeah, it's just mud. We crawled through mud all the time in training.
Luke: They do that?
Sarah: You'd be surprised about what sorts of situations we find ourselves in.
Luke (confessional): The weather last night was absolutely horrific. And everything is now soaking wet. So yeah, none of us wanted to leave the shelter. Sarah seemed absolutely fine with it and I mean, more power to her. She's definitely the most tomboyish of the group.
After she walked away, Curtis turned to the others.
Curtis: I hope we can keep winning.
Damian: Yeah, me too.
Curtis (confessional): Since we haven't gone to tribal yet, our alliances trust hasn't really been tested yet. And right now, I want it to stay that way. And with the weather and all? You can basically say it's raining tension. The more challenges we end up winning, the better.
REWARD CHALLENGE DAY 4.
Unlike most Survivor challenges, this one did not have much of a setup. There were 3 tribe mats, 3 whiteboards and 3 pens. Jeff was shown standing at the other end with a Croatian local.
Jeff: Come on in guys!
Kornati and Juburi both walked in with all 6 of their tribe members. They instantly noticed the local standing next to Jeff and got curious.
Jeff: Kornati and Juburi getting their first look at the new Vorona tribe...
Both tribes glanced behind them as the third tribe, Vorona, entered the area.
Jeff: Gail voted out at the first tribal council.
There was minor shock at this but nothing too major. They all set down their tribe flags before turning to Jeff.
Jeff: Alright, welcome to Day 4. You guys have now spent a decent amount of time in Croatia and have started to grown accustomed to the various living conditions and wildlife you may face. This challenge will test your instincts and how you handle the situation you find yourselves in. You guys can pick up the whiteboards and black pens on the floor.
All 3 tribes followed the given instructions and payed attention as Jeff began to explain this unique challenge.
Jeff: Now, for today's challenge each tribe member will take it in turns and face off against the members of the other tribes. I will put you guys in a hypothetical situation and your job is to give a solution as to how you think the issue should be solved. Your answers will be judged by Ivan.
Ivan, the local, waved to the tribes.
Jeff: Ivan here is a survival expert. He knows everything there is to know about how to live and survive in the wilderness while living in these conditions. He will give the 2 tribes with the most logical solutions a point. The first tribe, and only the first tribe to finish with the most points after 6 questions, wins reward. The tribe that wins today's challenge will go back to camp with Ivan who will teach you guys some useful techniques such as fishing, hunting and will help improve you guys' shelter if needed.
All tribes were blown away at this, knowing how big this reward is and how it would help them.
Jeff: In addition, the winning tribe will pick someone from one of the losing tribes to head to the temple of secrets where they will face their dilemma. Some big stakes here. Vorona, since you guys are one tribe member short, you have to decide who goes up twice. Alright, I'll give you guys a second to strategize, let's get to it.
After everyone took a second to decide the turn order, the challenge then begun.
Jeff: First up, it's Luke vs Andy vs Emily. Your scenario is: Your tribe has just ran out of food. There are no fish in the sea, there is no edible fruit growing on the trees. You are then visited by a merchant who offers you enough food to last the rest of your time out here. What do you offer them in return to make sure you get that much food?
All 3 then went to work on writing down their answers.
Jeff: Alright, everyone reveal your answers. Luke, I'll start with you.
Luke: I'd do the fishing equipment and pots and pans.
Jeff: Emily?
Emily: I'd say we work for it, like he hires us to do some physical Labour to make sure we do enough to get the rice.
Jeff: And Andy?
Andy: I'd do a tribal raid.
Jeff: A tribal raid?
Andy: Yeah. Steal things from the other tribe's camps and sell those to him.
Jeff: Alright. Some pretty creative answers. I like that you guys are thinking out the box here. Ivan, what do you think?
Ivan: The main issue I have with the raid is that you are most likely going to get some very vengeful tribes. When ancient tribes have their resources stolen from them, they are very adamant about getting them back. And you could end up losing more than what you expect including the rice, thus taking you back to square one of the issue.
Andy: Yeah, I guess that's fair.
Ivan: The idea of giving away pots and pans could actually be very valuable to the merchant since they could have many uses and would prove to be very helpful, however are you planning on giving away all of them?
Luke: We only got a couple each so we have to keep one.
Ivan: Right. But at least you are also giving away the gear which is good considering you payed attention to the part about there not being many fish around and there are always other alternatives to catching fish. So that is always a back up in case the offer is not satisfactory.
Jeff: And what do you think about Emily's idea?
Ivan: This one I definitely like the most. You are essentially finding a way in which you get the rice with out losing any of your long term value items. The only issue I do have is that this may cause you to leave your camp exposed but it's a small risk in the bigger picture.
Jeff: So, who are you giving the points to?
Ivan: I'll give them to Emily and Luke.
Jeff: Alright, Kornati and Juburi score first. Next up, it's Rachel vs Vinnie vs Nigel.
Ivan: What is he wearing?
Nigel: Who? Me?
Ivan: Yes, those aren't really the ideal clothes you want to be wearing while out here. When I picture a Survivor, I don't picture someone wearing a green hoodie and a panda hat.
Nigel: These are my work clothes.
Jayda: He's a comedian.
Ivan: Well I guess that justifies it.
Jeff: Nigel, you wear those clothes often.
Nigel: Eh, mostly. I was either coming here in my panda hat or my chicken hat. The panda one makes me feel more young.
Jeff: Alright, here's your next scenario: Each of your tribes find out that you will be moving islands due to a tsunami that's due to hit Croatia. You're only allowed to take 3 items with you, what do you bring? Think carefully about this.
All 3 took a minute to write down what they would bring.
Jeff: Alright, we'll start with Rachel.
Rachel: I would bring the machete, some of our fish and a first aid kit.
Vinnie: Flint, water bottles and machete.
Nigel: Swiss army knife, first aid kit and some kerosene.
Ivan: I must say, I was wrong about you. While I question your choice of clothes, you definitely had a solid idea of what is useful.
Nigel: Thanks, found out from the internet. Searched up "Top 3 most useful Survival items" before I came out here.
The other's couldn't help but just laugh at this.
Ivan: And while I do respect the idea of keeping your tribes from starving, keeping the fish for too long, especially for transport, can cause it to go moldy and could make you ill even if you are able to get it cooked. So I do like Vinnie's idea more strictly because hydration is more important and you can survive longer with just water rather than just food. So I'm giving the points to these 2.
Jeff: Alright, Vorona and Juburi score, Juburi now in the lead with 2, Vorona and Kornati each with 1. Next up, Moana vs Dianne vs Brendan.
All 3 stepped forward and picked the whiteboards and pens up.
Jeff: Your scenario is: Your camp faces a torrential downpour over the next day, how would you deal with your routine knowing that it will be both cold and wet to deal with.
Everyone wrote down their answers.
Moana: I would want to protect the fire since it's the most important thing we have right now. Maybe get a couple of our crates to cover it. And I'd leave a couple of the pots out to collect that water because we may need that compared to all the contaminated water in the ocean.
Dianne: I'd just tough it out, go out in the rain and look for ways to improve the shelter. I'd built it like a house with it's roof and stuff.
Brendan: Just sit in the shelter, try not to get hypothermia because I know how severe downpours can be. It rains a lot in my city. We can still eat the rice cold and the fish raw. We also got plenty of fruit.
Ivan: Well here's the thing about protecting a fire, it can catch to other flammable materials such as wood and palm fronds and while the rain can still put it out, it may grow big enough to where it can burn your crates and other very important things before it evaporates. That is a major risk that can harm more than help. And like Brendan said, hypothermia can be dangerous and is also quite common. Though I do like the idea of improving your shelter like that because almost all angles will be covered.
Jeff: Alright, point to Juburi and Vorona. Here's where we're at, Juburi at 3, Vorona at 2, Kornati still at 1. Next up, Damian vs Lauren vs Kate.
All 3 stepped up.
Jeff: Your scenario is: Almost all of the fruit grown on the trees are too high to reach. What is your method of getting to those high to reach fruits?
Damian: I'd chop that sucker down. Whip out my machete and just chop the tree down, I'll have no trouble getting those fruits then.
Lauren: I'd tie a bunch of bamboo together to create this giant stick which should hopefully knock those fruits off.
Kate: I'd get a ladder together made from bamboo and rope high enough so we can climb to the top of the tree that way.
Ivan: Well the first point I am going to give to Lauren simply because your idea has the less risk compared to the other two and though it may take a while, it ensures that no one gets hurt.
Lauren: Thank you.
Ivan: Now, with the other two, there are major risks. With chopping down the tree, a tree that tall can damage quite a few things. Like if it was close to your shelter, it could destroy that. And with the ladder, making something with bamboo and rope is fine, however putting that much weight and pressure on it can almost guarantee the thing to collapse, and depending on how high you are, the damage from falling could be severe.
Jeff: So who are you giving the point too?
Ivan: I will give it to Damian since the task of collecting those fruits is more likely to happen and he could use that tree for extra material. Just be mindful of where you are chopping the tree so it does not damage too much.
Damian: Noted.
Jeff: Vorona and Juburi at 3, Kornati at 2. We got two questions left before the challenge is over, Kornati has to score both of them to stay in it. Next up, Sarah, Zane and Jayda.
All 3 stepped up, ready for their question.
Jeff: Your scenario is: You get word that a military helicopter is going to pass by in a couple hours. As a result, you are desperate to get it's attention, so naturally, you try and make a signal. How do you go about doing that using only the materials at your camp?
Everyone took a minute to think about this and got their answers down.
Sarah: We can just use our torches and hold them up, maybe wave them around a bit.
Zane: I'd take it to the ocean and carve the letters SOS. Maybe hold them up on floating planks.
Jayda: Well first I'd find a more deserted area with less trees. Gather a bunch of rocks, form the sign there, and have us lay on the floor for them to see us.
Jeff: Who are you giving the points too?
Ivan: Zane and Jayda because their locations are less obscured so therefore easier to point out.
Jeff: Juburi and Vorona are now tied, this means Kornati have no chance of catching up and are now out of the challenge. We got one question left, Ivan will be giving only one point away and the tribe that gets that wins reward. Kenny, you're last up. Vorona, who are you sending up?
Vorona whispered a bit before answering.
Andy: I'm up!
Jeff: Alright, Kenny and Andy, step on up.
Both shook hands with each other before facing Jeff.
Jeff: Your final dilemma is: If you had to live on one fruit for the rest of your time out here, what would you choose? Remember the fruit that you saw in the marooning.
Both took their time and wrote down their answers.
Jeff: Okay, for reward. Kenny, what did you put?
Kenny: We did get a couple of cantaloupes. Great for vitamin A and C.
Jeff: How about you, Andy?
Andy: Bananas. High on potassium and easy to eat.
Jeff: Ivan, what say you?
Ivan: Both fruits are very beneficial in these circumstances however there is one that has an edge over the other.
Both Juburi and Vorona were nervous, especially the two current participants.
Ivan: Cantaloupes do have high sugar levels which are concerning...
Kenny cringed and closed his eyes.
Ivan: However, its lack of fat and lower glycemic load index makes cantaloupe a slightly better pick than bananas. So for those reasons, I'm giving Kenny the point.
Kenny smiled and nodded as his team cheered for him.
Jeff: Alright, this challenge is over, Juburi wins reward!
The tribe cheers at this and was excited.
Jeff: So, Juburi, you guys will spend the rest of the day with Ivan who will give you some help on how you can live better in these conditions. In addition, you are sending one person from either of the losing tribes to the Temple of Secrets where they will face a dilemma of their own. Who's it gonna be?
Brendan: You wanna decide for us Ken?
Kenny: Uh, sure.
He then looks at both the losing tribes. He was thinking about sending someone from Kornati to weaken them but then looked towards Dianne who tilted her head Vinnie's way.
Kenny: I'm gonna send Vinnie.
Vinnie nods at this.
Jeff: Alright Vinnie, you'll get on a boat which will take you to the temple where you will receive your dilemma. You'll return from there the very next day.
Vinnie: Got it.
Jeff: A boat will pick you up, head out.
Vinnie grabbed his stuff and headed out.
Jeff: Juburi, Ivan will be waiting for you guys back at camp. Head out and he'll meet you there.
Juburi all headed back to camp, proud of their victory.
Jeff: Kornati, Vorona, got nothing for you. Grab your things and head back to camp.
Dianne (confessional): It was important that I got Kenny to pick Vinnie. I didn't want to go again because it would put a bigger target on me and now that I don't have immunity, I need to make sure that there are bigger targets than myself left on the tribe.
JUBURI DAY 4.
The tribe of 6 returned to their camp followed by Ivan.
Ivan: So this is what you guys have so far? Not bad
Kate (confessional): So Juburi managed to win the reward challenge and we got to have Ivan come back to camp with us, teach us ways on how to improve it and actually physically improve it for us.
Brendan: Yeah, Kenny was a big help in setting some of this up for us.
Kenny: I do have some experience out here. But these guys did great too.
Brendan (confessional): So we're all pretty excited. We have no idea what's gonna happen. And as soon as this guy looks at our shelter, he goes straight to business. He don't mess around.
Ivan: So first of all, rice. Here's a little technique I learned from the Philippines.
He got out a small bag of his own rice.
Ivan: You want to put two small tepees in either side, tie them together with rope. You put a bamboo log in the middle, put the rice in the bamboo.
All 6 watched closely in amazement.
Ivan: You then pour some fresh water in there. Then cover the hole back up. You want to make sure, when making the entrance, you don't completely chop the hole open. You put the fire in the middle, make sure it's significantly big enough to cook the rice and fit between the two stick tepees. Then wait about 15 minutes for it to boil.
He then lifts the bamboo up and chops one of it's sides with a machete.
Ivan: Be careful while doing this. After you've made a big enough split. Pull the bamboo in halves.
The bamboo was pulled apart as Juburi saw almost all the rice together.
Ivan: One benefit to doing this is that it's easy to divide the rice up equally.
He then gathered all the rice together in the middle, made it into a cylindrical shape and chopped it up in to sixths.
Ivan: Okay, everyone grab a leaf or a shell or whatever you use to eat this with.
One at a time, everyone took some rice and tried it.
Jayda (confessional): The rice was amazing, it's the type of stuff you'd want out of a Chinese takeaway.
Ivan: Now, once you've all finished your rice. Follow me deeper in to the jungle, there's something else I'd like to show you.
Everyone then followed him deeper in to the jungle.
Ivan: Something I want to set up for you guys, and this is going to be a big help, is setting up your own vegetable patch.
The others all grew interested. After some walking, they reached an open part of the jungle with no trees or bushes.
Ivan: First thing we need to do set up a border. So we're going to need to gather some large logs which will help in protecting the soil.
Ivan then approached some nearby trees.
Ivan: Do one of you guys want to help?
Nigel: Yeah sure thing.
Nigel (confessional): My goal is to prove to this wilderness explorer that I do have what it takes to survive. Just watch.
Nigel then took the machete and wacked one of the large branches of a tree. He then struggled to get the machete out.
Nigel: Goddamnit.
Ivan: It does take some time to get used to. Allow me.
Ivan then effortlessly got the machete out of the branch and continued to do the work himself. Nigel glared at him in vain while Kate patted him on the back.
Nigel (confessional): Okay, maybe I was too eager to prove myself.
Brendan (confessional): I swear, with each passing day, Nigel somehow finds a new way to make an ass of himself.
They all watch as Kenny helps him and actually makes good work of it.
Ivan: Thanks for your help.
Kenny: No problem. This is actually fun.
Brendan (confessional): Kenny is actually proving himself to be pretty useful around camp. So maybe it isn't such a good idea to take him out so early. Maybe Kate or Nigel would be the better option.
They then set the border up after a few minutes. Ivan then reached in to his backpack and pulled out some soil.
Ivan: These are popular things that grow in Croatia. So things such as Potatoes, Beets, some tobacco too. This does take time though, I'd say check in every couple of days to add some water, make sure it has access to the sun. Then in a few days time, you should have some vegetables ready for you guys. There is a limited amount though, so don't go crazy.
The others nodded at this.
Emily (confessional): We thought after this vegetable patch he'd be done but nope, there was some home improvement involved too.
Ivan then went to work on the shelter, expanding it's size by a few logs as well as provide more palm fronds. A short montage was shown of him doing this until he was done.
Ivan: Alright, I wish you guys all luck in these last few days out here. Goodbye!
Juburi all said their goodbyes to Ivan who boarded the boat that came to pick him up.
TEMPLE OF SECRETS DAY 4.
Vinnie, fresh off the boat, approached the island.
Vinnie (confessional): I'm not exactly sure why I was picked, I'm guessing Kenny thought I was the strongest member of the tribe or something and so wanted to put a target on my back? Whatever, his mistake. I know that whatever's in store in this weird looking island, I can handle and use to my advantage in the game.
He then read the welcoming sign before heading in to the cave.
Vinnie (confessional): Making decisions like these is what poker is all about. It involves logical thinking while weighing out the obvious risk versus reward of each. So if anything, I'm excited to see what decision I have to make here.
He briefly looked at the first dilemma.
Vinnie: So this is what Dianne had to do.
He then stopped at the second one which now became available. He notices a rolled up note beneath the instructions but nothing else.
Section #2 - Day 4 - Clue or Compete.
You have been selected to spend the night here, away from your tribe and without any social interaction. As such, you could be viewed as an easy target at this upcoming vote. There is a silver lining to this. However, it also comes with a risk. Beneath this message is a clue to the immunity idol hidden at your camp. Find it and you can protect yourself from being voted off at any tribal council you go to up until there are 5 people remaining. This may be the key in guaranteeing your safety for another vote. If you choose to accept this clue however, you will be automatically exempt from competing in the upcoming immunity challenge, meaning you are unable to help your tribe in winning. If you don't accept this clue however, it will be automatically given to this island's next visitor, without risk. Now you have to weigh which is more important, tribal immunity or individual immunity. The decision is up to you. Will you accept the clue and the risk that comes along with it? Or will you leave it and let it fall in someone else's hands. Good luck, and remember, choose wisely.
Vinnie: Yeah, now I'm definitely feeling the pressure. No matter what I decide to do, there is gonna be that possible weight that'll get attached to my leg.
Vinnie (confessional): As far as I know, there is still an idol at our camp waiting to be found. We haven't had a clue for it so the chances of us finding it without one are near impossible. But still, our tribe is on a losing streak and down in numbers. We need to win or else we're just gonna get completely decimated, starting with me.
Vinnie: This is huge. An immunity idol would be so much help for me, especially during the later portions of the game where there's gonna be a swap or a merge waiting for us.
Vinnie was clearly conflicted and was doing his best to weigh out both options.
Vinnie: I can't risk someone else getting this clue. Though at least I'll know they have it in addition to possibly the idol itself. What would the rest of my tribe do?
He then took his time to think about this.
Vinnie: Lauren and Zane would both accept the clue in a heartbeat since they both feel like they're at risk of going home, Lauren especially. Zane is so paranoid that he'll do anything to stay alive. Andy is such a scheming weasel. He reminds me a lot of Jordan from last season. No doubt he'll come up with a bs excuse as to why he chose the clue. As for Dianne, well, she already picked herself over her tribe once, no doubt she'll do it again.
Vinnie was now more tempted to take it.
Vinnie: So why would I not take it if I know that pretty much all of them would do the same? If I did tell them about the choice they made, they'll just look at me more as trying to get more positive attention out of this and will vote me off anyway.
He gave the clue one last look before making his decision.
Vinnie: Ah what the hell? I'll take the clue. I feel less bad about it knowing that they would without a doubt do the same.
Vinnie then took the clue and exited the cave.
Vinnie (confessional): As soon as I get back to camp, I'm wasting no time searching for this thing. I want to get everything out of this opportunity as I possibly can. And hey, maybe with more people sitting out from the other 2 tribes, it'll actually help our tribe in winning. So who knows? Maybe they'll actually thank me.
VORONA DAY 4.
The Vorona tribe had a decently quiet few hours after the reward challenge. Lauren and Andy were up early in the sea.
Lauren: Why Vinnie of all people?
Andy: Hard to say really. My only guess is Dianne. She got Kenny to choose Vinnie because she knows she'll get something out of it without making herself a bigger target than him.
Andy (confessional): I do try and keep my knowledge of the game under wraps but when someone like Lauren kind of sees through that, can't help but be open with her so she doesn't get too suspicious.
Lauren: Doesn't it scare you though? What if she has influence not only on this tribe but on both the other tribes? I don't want to deal with that during a swap.
Andy: Me neither. I just don't know if we can pull anything together. Those 3 seem pretty dead set on voting you next.
Lauren: Sucks being on the wrong end of a vote.
Andy: I can't imagine.
Lauren (confessional): Andy is a pretty logical player. I get why he wanted Gail out, because he knew he was disposable to her. Now that she's gone though? Tough to say who he fears most. I would hope he fears Dianne more than me. I help out at camp and in challenges, she schemes with Vinnie every few minutes when they go off together.
Lauren: However you look at it, Zane is indebted to you for saving him. I know I voted for him but I would hope he sees the benefits of putting up with me for 3 more days compared to her.
Andy: That is if this tribe loses again. And I have seen seasons where the same tribe loses the first 2 immunity challenges and it just makes them more splintered and divided.
Lauren: I'll try my best to make sure that doesn't happen to us.
Andy: Likewise.
Andy (confessional): Zane is always a tough person to do what you want them to do because of how he feels about them. For example, he still holds a grudge against Lauren for voting against him that one tribal.
Zane and Andy watch as Lauren gathers some firewood.
Zane: She's trying so hard. I almost feel bad.
Andy: Mhm.
Zane (confessional): I feel like Lauren's continuous work is respectable but it does make the rest of us who have worked but have taken longer breaks look bad. I don't need all that getting rubbed in my face.
VORONA DAY 5.
The tribe of currently four was minding their own business until they saw a boat.
Lauren: Oh look! Captain Vinnie's back.
They all got up to welcome him back as Vinnie jumped off the boat.
Vinnie: Hey everyone!
Dianne: How was the venture?
Vinnie: About as torturous as you'd think.
Zane: So what happened? What was your oh so amazing dilemma?
Vinnie: A game of chance. I took it, I lost and now I have to sit out of tomorrow's challenge.
Andy: Damn, that stinks
Vinnie: But on the bright side, the other tribes have to sit two people out as well. So it's all 4 people playing tomorrow.
Andy: I mean I guess that's good.
Lauren: I still have faith we can crush it and have a break from tribal.
Andy (confessional): I don't think Vinnie's giving us the full scoop here. He had to have gotten some benefit here. It's called the Temple of Secrets, not the Temple of Chances.
Later that day, Dianne and Vinnie went off alone where Vinnie decided to fill her in on what really went down.
Dianne: So was that true? What you told them?
Vinnie: Partly. I do have to sit out but I chose to do that.
Vinnie then pulled the clue out.
Vinnie: Because I got a clue to the immunity idol.
Dianne was shocked yet excited.
Dianne: Awesome! What does it say?
Vinnie opened it and it mirrored the same clue that both Kenny and Moana received on their tribes.
Vinnie: Rockpool, rainforest and the water well.
Dianne: It's gotta be in one of them areas.
Vinnie: Alright. You search the rockpool, I go water well?
Dianne: Fine with me.
Dianne walks off as Vinnie jogs off to the water well.
Vinnie (confessional): One thing I didn't tell Dianne was at the back of the clue there was an X which lines up with the water well at the front of the clue. I didn't tell her at first because I want that idol to myself. I'm fine with her knowing but me possessing it will still give me power in this tribe.
He then arrived at the well.
Vinnie (confessional): I don't think it's directly in the water well because someone would have found it by now. I think it's buried underneath or in one of the bushes or something.
He started to dig around the well. He kept going for minutes until he found another clue.
Vinnie: Bingo.
He opened it and read it.
Vinnie: "To find the idol that can save your game, you'll have to soak a wooden board. When an arrow magically appears, dig below to see if you've scored." Must be here then.
Vinnie (confessional): The clue said soak a wooden board. There are 4 wooden timber boards that make up our water well. So I went ahead and got to work on finding that arrow.
He grabs his canteen, fills it up with water and starts soaking the first of the boards.
Vinnie: Swear to God if I get a splinter.
He uses his hands to spread the water around. He found nothing on that end so he tried the next.
Vinnie: Still nothing. Now I'm getting nervous.
He tries the third board and travels to the bottom.
Vinnie: Wait a sec...
He notices the white outlines of the arrow pointing down.
Vinnie: Okay, this is it.
He takes his hands and buries into the sand with them. After a couple of seconds, he pulls out the package.
Vinnie: Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner.
Inside the package was a yellow necklace. It was triangular shaped with light and dark vertical stripes going down the pendant.
Vinnie (confessional): This is beyond perfect. The best part is that most people don't even know these exist. That'll make it all the more shocking when this gets played at tribal.
Dianne then found him.
Vinnie: Hey, I found it.
Vinnie showed her the necklace as they hug in excitement.
Dianne: This is awesome!
Dianne (confessional): Vinnie managing to find the idol for us is just a great feeling. Now, we have the power. As soon as we lose, we can get rid of Lauren and get in to the power position on our tribe.
KORNATI DAY 5.
Luke and Damian are both down at the beach walking.
Luke: You know where Curtis is?
Damian: He said he had to take off and follow the girls. Probably up to more scheming.
Luke: Damn. The more they talk to each other, the more nervous I get.
Damian: I wouldn't worry. I know Curtis is good with us.
Luke: I hope so. Who knew things would get so split this early?
Damian: That's usually the case with these type of seasons. We always end up with a gender wars or the popular group vs the misfits. Kinda like a Charlie's angels vs a Toni's boys kinda deal.
Luke shoots him a confused glare.
Damian: Sorry, 70s reference.
Damian (confessional): As of right now, we have Luke, myself and Curtis. And on the other side is Moana and Rachel with Sarah kinda playing double agent right now. Curtis went off to spy on the girls so hopefully he can come back to us with some more information.
Meanwhile, Rachel and Moana are not too far from camp. Curtis follows them, trying his best not to be seen.
Rachel: You think the guys will start to get suspicious of us sneaking away all the time?
Moana: I don't think it'll matter much really.
Rachel: You still got that idol with you?
Moana: Yep.
Moana pulled out the dark blue necklace, Curtis was shocked and dashed from his spot quickly, alerting the girls attention.
Curtis (confessional): I just got some critical information. The girls have an immunity idol. This could destroy everything for us guys. I've gotta go tell them ASAP!
Moana: The heck was that?
Rachel: Aw, don't tell me someone was watching us! I knew someone would catch on.
Moana: Son of a bitch!
Moana (confessional): I am so frustrated. If the guys find out about the idol in Moana's hands, they may want to vote me instead! And they might swing Sarah over to them. This is the worst thing that could happen right now!
Curtis found the guys on the beach and ran towards them.
Damian: You good?
Curtis: Guys, you won't believe this. Those girls have a goddamn immunity idol.
Luke: Immunity idol? What's that?
Curtis: This guy for real?
Damian: He hasn't watched much Survivor. Last season they had something called an immunity idol. It was something you can play after the votes were read to grant yourself immunity and nullify all those votes cast against you. Guy called James found it on Exile Island and it changed the game.
Curtis: You don't reckon that's what the Temple is this season? Do ya?
Damian: How can it be when no one from our tribe has gone yet?
Curtis: Maybe one of them had to will the idol to someone else or something?
Luke just watching them going back and forth, his mind growing more confused.
Luke (confessional): I'm just trying to make sense of this whole situation and these two are just standing there making up conspiracy theories! I feel so out of place here that it just feels surreal.
After their convo, Luke took a walk to try and get his head straight and ran in to Sarah who was bringing back some more palm fronds.
Luke: We really need more of those?
Sarah: You'd be surprised at how rainy it can get in Croatia.
Luke: Alright...
Sarah: You okay? You look dizzy.
Luke: It's just a lot of info to take in.
Sarah: Want to talk about it? Better to let it out than to keep it all in.
Luke: Well Curtis told me and Damian that Moana has an immunity idol thing.
Sarah grew shocked at this but kept her composure.
Sarah (confessional): Damn, this ain't good. This is only making me more and more nervous. Luckily, I think Luke trusts me so I can see what angles his side are playing.
Luke: You know anything about it?
Sarah: No, this is the first I'm hearing of it.
Luke: I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I think I get how it works?
Sarah: Gives you immunity during the vote
Luke: During? Curtis said after.
Sarah paused but decided to let Luke know the truth.
Sarah: Ok, I knew about the idol. I was there when they found it. It can be played after the votes are cast but before the votes are read.
Luke: Okay, that makes sense. So, are you with them or with us?
Sarah: I have no clue. This is just as stressful for me as it is for you.
Luke (confessional): So by talking to Sarah for about a minute, she admitted lying to me about knowing the idol. So I don't know where she's at as of right now.
Sarah (confessional): Why do I keep messing up? I'm not good at this whole lying thing. I'm used to being honest and brave, that's the firefighter code. But I'm in a different environment. I really have to adapt to these new situations or I'll get voted out before I know it. And I don't want to be out because of someone like Luke. He's a great kid and all but doesn't have much experience with the whole strategy aspect.
JUBURI DAY 6.
Everyone sat in the shelter, cold from last night.
Nigel: Goddamn, I'd do anything for food right now.
Jayda: It's a shame puppets aren't edible.
Nigel: Hey! You leave Mr Chef alone!
Brendan: What are you guy's favorite food?
Kate: I love a good old sandwich. Like a ham and cheese. Maybe some bacon and eggs.
Nigel: I'm more of a dessert kinda guy. I love ice cream. I got brain freeze one time for what felt like the longest 3 minutes of my life.
Emily just nodded along to this, sighing to herself.
Emily (confessional): I do struggle a lot when it comes to small talk. My mind is always so focused on the game that I can often forget the reality of some situations. I'm just not very good with that.
She then leaves the shelter and wanders off.
Kenny (confessional): I'm not sure what Emily's deal is. I don't know if she just hates being around us or whatever her issue is. It does make for a pretty easy first vote if we do lose. As long as it ain't me, I'm fine with losing whoever.
Emily was then seen sitting by herself by the vegetable patch.
Emily: *Sigh* Just another day.
Kate then finds her by herself and approaches her.
Kate: You okay? What's wrong?
Emily: This is just incredibly stressful. Knowing this is only Day 6 and there's still a hell of a lot of game left to be played. Maybe I'm just not cut out for this game.
Kate: Hey, don't say that. You were casted for a reason.
Kate then went in to wipe Emily's tears from her eyes.
Kate: We have a challenge today. I'm sure neither of us want to go home.
Emily: I don't want to go, and I don't want you to go.
Kate: And that's fine! And we need to be strong if we want to continue winning.
Kate (confessional): I could have just let her leave the game, but that's just not me. I always like to encourage people to try their best.
Jayda then found the two.
Jayda: Guys, come on! We need help with the fire!
After she walks off, Kate and Emily share one last hug.
Kate: I swear I'm voting for her if we lose, and I can get Nigel to do the same.
Emily: Okay. Alright, I'm ready.
Kate: That's the spirit!
Emily (confessional): I was feeling defeated. I was a shell of a woman. But I am going to press on hard and give every single thing I've got to win today's challenge.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE DAY 6.
The immunity challenge took place on a beach were there were 3 diving boards leading in to the ocean. There were 3 sets of 5 buoys tied below the water and at the end there were 3 massive baskets.
Jeff: Come on in guys!
All 3 tribes walked in one after the other. They all stood on their mats as they got their first look at their next challenge.
Jeff: Brendan, how was it having Ivan at your camp.
Brendan: It helped us a ton. The skills he taught us were just unbelievable. We really were sad to see him go.
Jeff: Alright. Well we'll see how much of an impact it has in todays challenge. First things first, I'll take back the idols.
Jeff walked over to both winning tribes and took back both the knight and the horse.
Jeff: For today's challenge, one at a time, you are going to dive down and release a buoy. Once you have it back, you'll run back, place it in the basket and then the next person goes. Each buoy has a 3ft difference from each other underwater from 3ft to 15ft. Once you've collected all 5 buoys, you will throw those buoys in to your basket. First 2 tribes to get all 5 of their buoys in to their basket, wins immunity, guaranteed 3 more days in Croatia. The losing tribe, it's a long trip to tribal council where someone will be going home tonight.
All 3 tribes nodded at this.
Jeff: Before we go any further, Vinnie, as a result of the Temple of Secrets, you will not be participating in this challenge.
Vinnie nodded and headed towards the sit out bench.
Vinnie (confessional): I'm fine with not competing. I already have my immunity idol. Plus, even if we do lose, Lauren is the easy vote. So I've got nothing to worry about at this point in the game.
Jeff: This means both other tribes will have to sit two people out. Cannot sit out the same people in back to back challenges so choose wisely. Kornati, who's it gonna be?
Luke and Moana raised their hands.
Jeff: Luke and Moana. Juburi, who is it?
Nigel: Me and Jayda.
Jeff: Nigel and Jayda. All 4 of you join Vinnie in the sit out bench. The rest of you, give yourself a second to prepare and we'll get started.
A minute passed with everyone now in their swim suits. The first 3 divers: Sarah, Zane and Kate all stepped up towards the diving boards.
Jeff: Here we go! For immunity! Survivors ready? Go!
All 3 ran and dived off their boards in to the water.
Jeff: That first one is about 3ft down. This will be the easiest.
Sarah untied hers and re-emerged from the water with it.
Jeff: Sarah first up for Kornati.
Kate followed closely behind with her buoy. Zane took a little while longer.
Jeff: Kate right behind! Zane still working!
Zane re-emerged, gasping for air without the buoy.
Jeff: Zane struggling with the first buoy.
The 2 frontrunners got their first buoys in the baskets as the next ones dove in.
Jeff: Damian in the water for Kornati! Brendan in the water for Juburi! Vorona once again is in last place.
Zane: *Groans*
Jeff: Brendan up with the second buoy for Juburi!
Damian comes back up with no buoy.
Jeff: Damian still working on his buoy.
Damian: I got water up my nose!
Nigel couldn't help but laugh at this from the sidelines. Meanwhile Zane decides to swim back.
Jeff: Zane going to swim back! That's going to cost them a ton of time!
Zane finally got back on the beach. Andy goes ahead and dives in.
Jeff: Andy going in now! Trying to get the buoy that Zane couldn't! Vorona yet to get a single buoy!
Brendan gets his buoy in the basket, Kenny then races in, determined to keep Juburi's lead.
Jeff: Damian taking a long time underwater.
Damian then manages to make it back up with the buoy in hand.
Jeff: Damian finally up with the buoy for Kornati! Cost them a lot of time!
Andy makes quick work of the knots as he makes it above water with the first buoy.
Jeff: Andy has it! Andy now heading back!
Kenny unties the third buoy for his tribe and swims back while still underwater.
Jeff: Kenny swimming back! Extending Juburi's lead!
Curtis now puts his snorkel on and dives in.
Jeff: Curtis now in the water for Kornati!
Andy right behind with his buoy. Dianne now dives in.
Jeff: Andy back with his first buoy! Vorona still has a lot of ground to make up!
Emily now dives in for Juburi.
Jeff: Emily now in for Juburi! Juburi only has 2 buoys left before they can start shooting!
Dianne swims back empty handed.
Jeff: It is Dianne now struggling! Once again Vorona struggling with a buoy!
Dianne heads back up on the beach. Lauren now races out in to the water.
Jeff: Lauren now going to try and get something going!
Emily unties her buoy and swims back up. Her tribe cheering her on.
Jeff: Emily now back with that 4th buoy for the Juburi tribe! Curtis has spent a lot of time in the water! Can he get the buoy?
Curtis comes back up with his tribe's buoy.
Jeff: Yes he can! Curtis with his tribe's 3rd buoy!
Lauren gets the buoy and runs back up.
Jeff: Lauren with the second buoy for Vorona! Vorona slowly making up ground!
Emily comes back with her tribe's buoy. Brendan then goes in for the second time.
Jeff: Brendan going for that 5th and final buoy!
Andy then running and diving off his board in to the sea.
Jeff: Andy going back in for that third buoy for Vorona!
Rachel, the only person not to go in the water yet, gets her chance as Curtis puts his buoy in the basket.
Jeff: Rachel heading for that 4th buoy!
Brendan meanwhile gets his buoy undone and above sea.
Jeff: Brendan swimming back with Juburi's last buoy! He went down to 15ft and that quickly!
He gets it in the basket as Kenny steps up to start shooting.
Jeff: Alright, 2 of you in the water! Start shooting!
Kate and Brendan dive in the water to give Kenny any buoys he misses.
Jeff: Juburi dominating in this challenge! Let's see if they can keep their lead!
Andy makes it back up with the third buoy. He swims back and places it in the basket.
Jeff: Andy back with the third buoy! Lauren now heading back down! Vorona now gaining on Kornati!
Rachel gets her buoy undone and swims back with it.
Jeff: Rachel has the 4th buoy! She starting to head back!
Seconds after Lauren emerges with her buoy.
Jeff: Lauren with the 4th buoy! We are neck and neck!
Kenny is still attempting to get his first buoy in. He launches and gets it in.
Jeff: It is Kenny and Emily throwing the buoys! Kenny gets the first one!
Lauren gets her buoy in and goes back in the water.
Jeff: Lauren back in the water for Vorona!
Kenny then launches and scores his second buoy.
Jeff: Kenny scores the second buoy for Juburi!
Rachel then gets her buoy back and Sarah dives in.
Jeff: Sarah now has to get down 15ft to get her tribes last buoy!
Lauren swims back up empty handed to get some breath.
Jeff: Lauren struggling for the first time this challenge!
Andy: Come on Lauren! You can do it!
Kenny then gets his third buoy in, his tribe's cheers pressuring the other tribes as they have yet to start shooting.
Jeff: Kenny scores the third buoy for the Juburi tribe!
Sarah then emerges with her buoy in hand.
Jeff: Sarah back with her last buoy for Kornati!
Lauren gets her buoy untied in her second attempt.
Jeff: With 15ft down, Lauren gets her 5th buoy for the Vorona tribe!
Kenny meanwhile manages to keep his streak up, landing his tribe's 4th buoy.
Jeff: Kenny with his fourth! He is one buoy away from securing his tribe immunity!
Kenny: You want to shoot this one?
Emily: I don't know if I can...
Kenny: C'mon, try it. You can do it.
Jeff: Kenny going to hand off his last buoy to Emily!
Emily takes a deep breath and launches.
Jeff: Emily... scores it on her first try! Juburi wins immunity!
Emily starts getting emotional and hugs Kenny.
Emily: Thank you...
Jeff: Still looking for one more tribe! Both tribes back with all their buoys!
Damian and Rachel dive in for Kornati while Zane and Dianne dive in for Vorona.
Jeff: Andy and Curtis step up to start shooting! Lauren exhausted!
Lauren is shown sitting down, trying to catch her breath. Andy tries to throw but misses.
Curtis aims and manages to sink the first buoy.
Jeff: Curtis scores the first one for Kornati!
Andy then tries again and gets it in the basket.
Jeff: Andy scores the first one for Vorona!
Curtis and Sarah switch out. Sarah then throws hers and gets it in the basket.
Jeff: Sarah scores the second for Kornati! Andy still struggling with his second!
Andy then tries to throw his again. It spins around the hoop before going back out.
Jeff: In and out for Andy!
Curtis throws his and gets it in.
Jeff: Curtis gets his third buoy in! Kornati once again starting to pull away from Vorona!
Lauren watches this and decides to take action. She stands up as Andy hands her a buoy.
Jeff: Lauren now going to try and shoot those buoys!
Lauren takes a while to get centered before throwing her buoy, landing it in the hoop.
Jeff: Lauren scores the second point for Vorona! Kornati with 3, Vorona with 2! It's still anyone's game!
Lauren straight after, shoots the next buoy and scores that one too.
Jeff: Lauren scores the third buoy! She is keeping Vorona in this!
Curtis starts to get nervous. He aims and lands his fourth buoy.
Jeff: Curtis scores the fourth point! Kornati is one point away from winning their second immunity!
Lauren then gets her fourth one in.
Jeff: Lauren scores the fourth one for Vorona! Both tribes have 4 each, who is gonna get their last buoy in first?
Curtis then throws his last buoy.
Jeff: Curtis... in and out! Vorona still has a shot!
Lauren throws hers.
Jeff: Lauren throws hers. And it's in and out!
Both get their buoys handed back to them before both throwing at the same time.
Jeff: Both throwing their last buoys!
Curtis bounces off the ring.
Jeff: Curtis just short!
Lauren's spins around the ring until...
Jeff: There it is! An incredible comeback! Vorona wins immunity!
Lauren collapses in relief as Andy goes in to hug her.
Jeff: Kornati tribe going to tribal council!
Curtis and Sarah both sighed.
Curtis: So damn close too...
Sarah: I know.
Everyone got back on the beach, some more exhausted than others.
Jeff: Juburi! Who wants it?
Kenny and Emily both walk over, each with one hand on the idol as they raise it.
Jeff: You get the knight this time. Fitting since you slayed that challenge. You guys remain undefeated in this game. Vorona, your first win of the season!
Lauren walks over and grabs the horse, kissing it on the head.
Lauren: Thanks Jeff!
Jeff: Both of you guys can head out and enjoy the night off.
Both tribes left cheering, leaving Kornati in despair.
Jeff: Kornati, never easy to lose a challenge. Nothing waiting for you apart from a trip to tribal council where one of you is getting voted out tonight. Grab your stuff, head back to camp. See you tonight at tribal.
Kornati grabbed their things and headed back to camp.
Moana (confessional): Curtis and Damian absolutely butchered our chances at winning. And one of them will surely regret it tonight as they stand in front of Jeff with their torch.
KORNATI DAY 6.
Things were quiet at Kornati as people were still recovering from the exhausting challenge and their loss.
Damian: The heck did we lose like that? We kicked ass in that first challenge!
Rachel: Those buoys were hard to get.
Damian (confessional): Admittedly, I'm not a strong swimmer. I would have sat out if I could. But now we have to go to tribal, and things are looking pretty grim for us.
Some time passed and the girls were waiting on Sarah. Once she arrived, they went straight to talking.
Rachel: Who would you girls like to see go?
Sarah: The person I don't want to leave is Luke. He seems to be the most helpful around camp and has the least amount of influence out of those 3.
Moana: I can agree with that. I'd want to take out Curtis because he could cause more trouble for us in the long haul. Damian's like a medium threat. I mean yeah he can think for himself but I don't see him getting anyone but Luke on his side.
Rachel: So Curtis it is then?
Meanwhile the guys were discussing a plan of their own.
Curtis: We gotta be careful of that immunity idol man.
Damian: Well last season the majority alliance had a strategy of people voting different ways. So us 2 can vote for Rachel. Luke, you and Sarah can vote for Moana. If the idol gets played, the vote still ends up tying. We just send the other person home. If the idol isn't played, we can send the person who has it home with it on the revote. Because last time, they can only play it after the first vote is tied, not the second.
Curtis: Luke, you think you can get Sarah on board to vote for Moana?
Luke: I'll try my best.
Curtis: Awesome.
Curtis (confessional): It does make me nervous because in order for this plan to work, we need to have Sarah on our side. And that's difficult because she hasn't spent as much time with us so I don't know if she's as loyal as she says she is.
Luke (confessional): Curtis is really starting to annoy me with his whole "you do this and you do that". I feel like I'm only good for this alliance to act as a chain to Sarah. I mean I will go ahead and check in on her but only to make sure it isn't my name that's been talked about.
Luke and Sarah are seen walking along the path.
Luke: So, I'm not sure where you are voting and I don't want to put any pressure on you.
Sarah: Well I'm not voting for you, I can guarantee that much.
Luke: Thanks.
Sarah: This vote though makes me nervous.
Luke: The guys wanted me to tell you that they want us 2 to vote for Moana so we can get rid of her idol. Them two are going to be voting Rachel as a backup.
Sarah: They got you to do that? Why couldn't they have done it themselves.
Luke: I guess that's because it's the role I was given. I act as your messager.
Sarah: Doesn't that annoy you?
Luke: A bit. Better than how my sister treats me at least.
Sarah: Well if my make up my mind and if I do tell you, you promise not to tell them?
Luke: I swear on all that I value.
Sarah (confessional): I am nervous as all hell. I've got two plans going in to this vote. So I have to decide. Do I stick with the girls, vote for Curtis and gain the majority? Or do I side with the guys' plan and get rid of Moana's idol? There's also a third option involving me voting for Rachel which will be enough to give her the boot. Moana and I are in the minority but she still has her idol. Why is this decision so tough?
Rachel and Moana then walk back to camp.
Rachel: You think Sarah's good with us?
Moana: I'm confident she is. If she wasn't, she wouldn't have given up the immunity idol like that.
Rachel: That's true.
Rachel (confessional): I'm unsure where Sarah's head is at and it's making me uneasy. I would hope she's with us. If not, that'll just irritate me. If anyone's gonna be doing any backstabbing in this game, it's gonna be me.
Everyone grabbed their things and started their trek to tribal.
Luke (confessional): Nerves have never been this high for me. But this isn't just about making it past tonight. It's about the future. And I'm always trying to think of ways to benefit myself. So we'll see what happens and how much of this bloodbath is going to be my doing.
TRIBAL COUNCIL NIGHT 6.
The Kornati tribe all made the walk of shame to tribal council. They all arrived at the mystical area and dropped their things.
Jeff: Behind each of you is a torch, go ahead and grab one, approach the flame, dip it in and get fire.
All 6 of them followed Jeff's instructions as they each grabbed a torch and dipped it in the flame.
Jeff: This is part of the ritual at tribal council because in this game, fire represents your life. As long as you have fire, you are still in the game however once it is gone, so are you.
As soon as they're torches got lit, they then placed it where they got it and all sat down in front of the flame.
Jeff: Welcome to tribal council. Not the place you want to be and for one of you, it will be your first and last visit. Moana, are you shocked to be at tribal this early?
Moana: Considering how well we did that first challenge? Definitely! But, we all gotta go to tribal at some point. Better to rip that Band-Aid off early than having that uneasiness build up until the merge.
Jeff: Damian, feel any sort of guilt for how you performed today?
Damian: Yeah, I for sure could have done better. I expected a perfect 10 from myself only to get like a 5 or a 6. It was an exhausting challenge though, for everyone competing.
Jeff: Luke, let's talk about the temple of secrets. Vinnie had to sit out of today's immunity challenge, causing you and Moana to sit out to even things out. Do you think, had you or Moana been able to compete, it would have been a whole different story?
Luke: Absolutely. You could see it about a mile away on how much of a mess that yellow tribe was. Less people means less of a mess.
Curtis: Lauren just so happened to be one of the few bright spots that kicked my ass on that throwing part. And yeah, that tribe does struggle a ton, but what does it say about us if they beat us today?
Jeff: Rachel, Curtis brings up a good point. Do you think this loss will be easy to recover from?
Rachel: It won't be an easy one to recover from, that's for sure. Especially since one of us are gonna have to leave only 6 days in. But we're going to have to recover, there's still a lot of game left including those challenges. Keeping that spirit up is the only way to keep us from losing again.
Jeff: Sarah, what would you say is your biggest issue as a tribe right now?
Sarah: The fact that we find it difficult to relax where there are a lot of conversations going on. Today alone, there was quite a bit of scrambling going on.
Jeff: Curtis, would you agree with that?
Curtis: Sure thing I would! It's almost annoying that this is happening but I know I'm a part of what caused that chaos.
Rachel: So you are willing to admit that you were the one that was eavesdropping on us yesterday?
Curtis: What? As if that wasn't obvious enough?
Moana: You were sure acting weird down at the beach when we came back.
Curtis: Well, since everyone knows about it. You wanna pull it out?
Moana: Everyone knows? Alright
Moana then pulls out her immunity idol.
Moana: Here it is in all it's glory.
Everyone stared and grew quiet.
Jeff: So Moana, catch me up, what exactly is that?
Moana: This is the coveted hidden immunity idol that'll keep you safe from tribal council. Whether you guys are clear on the rules or not, I can play this before the votes are read.
Curtis: Wow, okay then. Bold move.
Moana: If it's a move that'll keep me safe, this thing will be getting played.
Curtis: You're willing to waste it that early?
Moana: Not a waste if it keeps me here rather than sending me home with it.
Jeff: Well okay. I'll be sure to pick my questions more carefully next time.
Damian: No you won't.
Jeff: *Laughs* So Sarah, apart from tonight, have you started to see friendships form?
Sarah: Yeah, with as little as 6 people, there is bound to be a lot of bonding time going on. I can even say Luke and I as an example just because of how well we work together at camp.
Jeff: Damian, who would you say you've bonded with the most out here.
Damian: On a personal level, I can straight up say that Curtis is the person I get along with the most out here. We've both kept each other entertained and he's been a nice presence to have around camp.
Moana: For you maybe.
Damian: Yes, for me. I'm speaking for myself thank you very much!
Jeff: Luke, safe to say that this tribe isn't really one big happy family?
Luke: Wouldn't be the first one that I've been a part of that's for sure. But things have been very tense ever since we discovered that immunity idols exist this season.
Jeff: So do you think there are multiple idols then?
Luke: At least 1 on each of the other tribes. Wouldn't be fair otherwise. And if Moana is going to play hers, that means a 1 in 5 shot for the rest of us. I'm not a big fan of those odds.
Jeff: Sarah, if what Luke is saying is true and that idol is what Moana says it is, what do you do to make sure you aren't one of those people that could end up leaving tonight?
Sarah: All you can do really is to have faith in the relationships you have with the others and that'll show tonight who I've developed the stronger bonds with.
Jeff: Moana, do you think it could become a liability to you now that the others know of what you have?
Moana: It could do, but I'm taking a risk. You always have to take a risk and do things you don't see yourself doing in real life.
Jeff: And let's look at the other reason you can have that can get you voted out tonight is the open relationships. And with a tribe of soon to be 5 people, that's something a lot of people will try to steer away from. Rachel, would you agree with that?
Rachel: Not really because it can depend on what those people's intentions are. When you think you know what their intentions are, that could mean the difference in whether you want to get rid of them or not.
Jeff: So what are you basing your vote on tonight?
Rachel: My vote is going to be directed at the person that can cause me the most long term problems in the game. This is a 39 day game after all, and those people can grow in power and strength in numbers.
Jeff: Alright, well it's time to find out. It is time to vote. Curtis, you're up.
Curtis gets up and takes the walk down to the voting booth. He writes down Rachel's name.
Curtis: You only choose to be honest when it's convenient for you. That doesn't work for me.
Rachel gets nervous as Curtis returns. She then gets up and returns the favor.
Rachel: Thank you for making my first tribal an entertaining one. It'll be more entertaining to see you leave, that's for sure.
Next up was Damian who was seen writing the first few letters of Rachels name as the screen fades to her. Moana gets up, still contemplating on playing her idol or not. Luke was up next. He showed the parchment to the camera.
Luke: I'm sticking to my plan, not theirs.
Last up was Sarah, she sighed as she grabbed the pen.
Sarah: No one ever said this game was easy...
She then made her decision and went to sit back down.
Jeff: I'll go tally the votes.
Shots of each of the group of 6 were shown. Jeff returned with the votes.
Jeff: Okay, well before I read the votes. If anybody does have anything they'd like to give to me, now is the time to do so.
Moana looked around, everyone staring at her. She took a deep breath and remained seated.
Jeff: Alright, once the votes are read, the decision is final. The person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes.
Everyone looked nowhere but forward as Jeff took the lid off the urn and pulled out the first vote.
Jeff: First vote, Rachel.
Rachel was slightly shocked at this, curious as to what the reason behind the vote was.
Jeff: Curtis.
Curtis stayed confident, as did Damian.
Jeff: Moana. We're tied. 1 vote Moana, 1 vote Rachel, 1 vote Curtis.
Moana started to sweat at this, knowing that she may have made a mistake.
Jeff: Curtis. That's 2 votes Curtis, 1 vote Rachel, 1 vote Moana.
Curtis shook his head, growing more nervous.
Jeff: Rachel. We're tied. 2 votes Rachel, 2 votes Curtis, 1 vote Moana. 1 vote left.
Curtis and Rachel both glared at each other as Sarah, sitting in the middle of the two, grew anxious. Jeff then pulled out the last vote.
Jeff: 2nd person voted out of Survivor: Croatia...
Sarah gulped as Jeff revealed the last vote.
Jeff: ...Curtis.
Curtis had his head in his hands. While Damian looked livid.
Sarah: *whispering* I'm sorry.
Curtis collected his things and put his torch in front of Jeff.
Jeff: Curtis, the tribe has spoken.
Curtis sighed in defeat as he made way for the exit. Rachel and Moana both patted each other on the back.
Jeff: Well, first vote, definitely a blindside to some. Not bad. And this game is only just getting started. Grab your torches, head back to camp. Goodnight.
The remaining tribe members all got up. Damian looked at Luke who just shrugged his arms. The credits were rolling as the Kornati tribe all departed.
Jeff: Next time on Survivor! All 3 tribes wake up with a unique challenge waiting for them.
Nigel was shown reading treemail.
Nigel: You must prepare a 3 course Survivor feast for the judge.
Jeff: Causing some tribe members greed to come out.
Andy: We could eat some of this ourselves and they would never know.
Jeff: And a new possible romance between enemies blossoms.
Damian and Rachel are shown laying together on the beach.
Damian (confessional): What can I say? I'm a sucker for gingers I guess.
Final words.
Curtis: Part of me knew that I couldn't trust Sarah. She's been shady with us since the beginning. That whole immunity idol twist really messed with my plans to get to the end and win this game.
Sarah's vote: I'm sorry I had to do this, you just know way too much and are the biggest strategic threat on our tribe. I just have to make sure this won't make the others too mad at me.
Curtis: As for who I want to win? Damian for sure. He's a strong player but deep down he's got a heart of platinum. I wish Luke luck too but that whole nice guy act can only get you so far, my friend.
17th Place: Curtis
18th Place: Gail
Votes.
Moana: Curtis
Rachel: Curtis
Sarah: Curtis
Curtis: Rachel
Damian: Rachel
Luke: Moana
Another episode done. This one was pretty fun to write. I then had this really weird idea for the reward challenge that I wanted to try out. I thought it turned out great. It's nice to finally do an original challenge except for trying to look for ones that are underused or whatever. But holy shit this one took forever for me to finish. And you can thank fucking college for destroying my motivation. I kinda underestimated people getting interested in this story but overtime people have commented saying how much they've enjoyed the last season and enjoyed the first chapter of this one so I'll try my best to continue that.
Also, I got the poll out a lot earlier this time so people have more time to vote. Granted I haven't closed the last one and likely won't just in case more people decide to use it. But this time, you can vote for up to 3 people just so I get more to work with in terms of results. Can't promise chapter 3 will be up straight after but I will definitely be trying harder to dig this story back up again. Until next time! See ya'll whenever!