Ticket here, popping in to say that this chapter will be the SHORTEST I've ever written in the Survivor series. It's a chill type chapter where we get some camp life. I promise that 6C will have a decent chunk of content in it, featuring the challenge and some interesting strategy after it.

Also, update on Season 4: I have a few people already in mind, and will actually announce the first cast member at the end of THIS chapter! So you have that to look forward to.

With that being said…enjoy!

Tatu: Little Mac, Sonic, Monty, Gordon, Luigi, and Blu

Foka: Matt, Li Mei, Toriel, Bandana Dee, Kano, Kabal, and Tremor

Tatu

Day 16

After the heavy strategy yesterday, today was more of a breather for the Tatu Tribe. It was chillier though, so people layered up as much as possible. Despite the colder weather a few castaways didn't care about going out. There has been enough warm days.

Laying in the sand, are Sonic, Luigi, and Gordon. The hedgehog and plumber are exchanging words, while Gordon is there in the middle.

"I love you death Lu, but I gotta say: Chili fits a hot dog better than pasta does." Sonic says, seeming to be debating with the plumber. "I cut a dog, put in spaghetti, and it tastes great! It's like an extra meatball.." Luigi responds, doing a Chef's Kiss.

"You're out of your mind! Spaghetti and Hot Dogs don't go together like peaches and cream. Have you ever tried a Chili dog?" the hedgehog asks, standing his ground. Luigi brushes his arm. "Yeah, after tasting one I'd rather have a Chocolate Dog."

"Who's advocating for THAT?"

"He's on the other team."

The chef's cringing at the thought of chocolate on a hot dog. "You're not serious are you, a chocolate dog? That shouldn't be sold anywhere it's cursed!" Gordon siding with the hedgehog on this one.

"I'll take that over the Scat Syrup that's Chili Sauce!" Luigi snaps back.

"CHILI DENIER." Sonic says, and that causes the chef to snicker. "This is the most ridiculous debate I've ever heard."

"It IS ridiculous! Anything pasta is the perfect dressing."

"What do you eat on your birthday? Spaghetti CAKE?" the hedgehog questions, needing to get down to the bottom of his obsession.

"Well I make spaghetti in the shape of a cake!" Luigi 'drops the mic', but Sonic picks it back up.

"No we need to learn more about your obsession. Any thoughts Chef?" The hedgehog asks.

"A Chili Dog done right tastes better than a Spaghetti Dog."

Luigi: I can't do anything but talk food. Food food food food food! It's been years since I've gone on reward. I'm on a dry spell!

Sonic: I'll hand it to him, he's just crossed millions of Chili Fans worldwide! I hope you're happy.

He gives his signature thumbs up.

Elsewhere on the island, Blu's got a few palm fronds tied together to make a dress. Coming to stores near you. She's humming to herself, what song it is we have no idea. Maybe one from a Yoshi's jukebox, their music is different.

She pulls a few more palm fronds from the dirt, but her alone time would be cut short because Monty Mole is roaming the woods, and is caught. What's he doing? Who knows.

"Hey Monty can you come over here for a second?!" she asks, hoping to get his attention. The mole follows her voice and comes to her, immediately focusing on the palm fronds. He doesn't have time to process because Blu practically has the leftover palm fronds in his face.

"Wanna try one? It'll keep you warm."

The mole gets a hand on the fronds. "I can do alotta things…but I dunno how to make a dress. Sucks I'm not the camp mechanic."

"I'll make it for you!" she says, getting to work tying the three fronds up in a spherical, dress-like shape. "You'll love it."

Monty: I may work hard but she works harder.

He stands up and reveals he's in the palm frond dress.

Monty: Turn it right.

The cam pans to see four more frond dresses.

Monty: It's a lot but I'm not gonna be a jerk about it. It must be nice to take a breather.

After the mole puts the dress on, the Yoshi takes a couple frond dresses, and hands them to the mole. "We gotta show the Foka this, even if we have to take it off before the challenge." she suggests.

"Doesn't bother me."

Foka

Day 16

Despite the chilly-ish weather, Foka still has time for some fun. Four diamonds, one pitcher and batter, it's time..for Baseball 2.

Bandana Dee and Toriel are in the "stands," watching this go down. Kano's the batter, Matt's the pitcher once again, and the outfielders are Kabal, Tremor, and Li Mei.

"Why's nobody at the bases?" Kano asks, holding the bat. "It's not the World Series, it's just for fun." Matt responds, readying his pitch.

"I'll make it better." Kano says, dropping his bat. "You said Mac punched her out the park?"

"Yeah."

"I'll punch her off the island."

Matt just dismisses that and throws him a fastball! Kano goes for a swing…

..and it misses.

"F*ck!"

"Strike one!" Matt shouts, and the batter tosses the ball back. "Ready to go?" Kano lobs spit at the sand. Take that as a yes. He throws a curveball, and Kano BARELY misses his punch once again! The raw power of a curved throw ladies and gentlemen.

"$#|t!" Kano shouts, picking up the bat. Toriel covers Bandana Dee's ears, no need for swearing in his vocab.

"You almost got it last time, I bet you can get it now." Matt says, trying to be encouraging. "Yeah yeah whatever." Safe to say, Kano doesn't want it.

Matt throws a third time, and the bat smacks it! The ball goes soaring, as the outfielders come for it. Kabal, being the quickest, reaches the ball first and leaps up..

..catching it!

"…." Kano doesn't have any words, just setting the bat down. He takes a few seconds to find them. "Knew his speed would screw me eventually." His speedy ally sends the ball Matt's way, and the Mii turns to Kano again. "Hate the game buddy."

Matt: Every time Mac strikes out, he keeps getting back up. Every time Kano strikes out, he sulks. I heard that he was funny the first few days but two weeks out here's getting to him. I've never seen the guy positive, unless he's with his clique. He also talks "game game game game game" so maybe having fun isn't his hobby. He's just Machiavellian.

As for the two onlookers, it's an eye roll reaction. "What a sore loser…" the waddle dee says.

"That's not the worst he's said."

"I'm not surprised…"

That's all for this episode! Kano is rubbing people the wrong way (again), and Tatu is taking some time to breathe. They may not be on good terms strategically, but at least they can still find some time to hang out.

So…first person announced for Season 4: Daisy, from the Super Mario series! A competitive, take no-BS character who's sure to make waves! I'll be sure to add more names to the list as the season goes on.

6C is coming soon, and remember: the pre-merge is almost over. Ticket out.