User blog:The Boy With The Pikachu Tattoo/The Survivor Games: Borneo

Welcome, I am sorry that all my games have failed in the past. And I cannot promise these will be any different...but I hope they are. As they mix two of my favorite things, Survivor and the Hunger Games.

Introduction
This is nearly 100 years after the end of the 75th Hunger Games, and the games have been re-istated for almost 40 years. However the Capitol is getting bored when the Games are not on. So they decided to make a second set of games, which will take place between Hunger Games. It took inspiration from a historic TV show, and instead of having the tributes fight to the death, it had them form tribes and try to Survive.

They took the usual 2 tributes per district, and had a short bloodbath, where a certain number of tributes died. Once there were a certain amount of tributes they were split into tribes, where they would compete in challenges. The losing tribe would go to Tribal Council where they would fight, until one was dead. Before returnig to camp.

When the tribes shrunk, the two would merge into one. Where the challenges would be for individual immunity, which would be full body armour, to save you from death.

They did not hold the glamour of the other games, and were just training scores and the games. But filled the void.

They decided to start at basics, and base if off the first season. Survivor: Borneo. 16 would survive the bloodbath, 2 tribes of 8 and a merge of 10. Once only 2 are left, they will commit to the final fight. The last 7 who had died would have their thoughts read by a new Capitol device, to show who they would back in this fight. For each vote you get, in the final battle you get an extra item. Then its the strongest who win.

Tribute Template
These 3 are compulsary, as I kinda need them.

Name:

District:

Gender:

The next few though, are optional. I do not care about them at all.

Other Weapons:

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Backstory:

Personality:

The Bloodbath - Day 1
The camera pans around. Catching the faces of all the tributes. The arena was small. A glass dome covered about a dozen trees, 24 tributes and a small pile of weapons. Clementine had her hair tied back, a weird look on her face. Maybe horror, maybe lust for the bloodshed about to take place. Everyone knew that 8 tributes had to die, and only 8. This was no normal game, and here it was all about alliances. Those who had formed bonds in training knew who they wanted to survive, and others had no clue. Some planned to hide, try and survive by not being killed, while others were taking a more forward approach. Go for the kill, take out the tributes they find more threatening.

The countdown had begun, and the stress was building on the faces of the tributes. Some preparing to run in, towards the pile of weapons, others going away. To the woods. Preparing to hide. The countdown reaches its climax, and the tension rises. No tribute is making a single sound, staying silent. This was there last chance to breath, to plan, to relax. As the game was about to begin in...5...4...3...2...1...

The first tributes to leap are Lustre, Clementine and Kanani. They all hit the pile at the same time, and seem to collide. Clementine just manages to miss a swing of Lustre's sword, before rolling backwards. Sadly for Charity, she trips over Clementines body. Face planting directly in the soil at the feet of Lustre. And with one swift movement, there is only 7 people left to deal with. BOOM.

About 10 of the tributes had ran and hidden, but for some this was not enough. Anala and Silver were both running together, having formed a small alliance for the bloodbath during training. They darted behind a bush only to be faced with the face of Odin Amarth. Without thinking Silver shoves him backwards, behind Anala locks her hands around his neck. She hold him down as Silver struggles around, yanking a short, sharp stick from beneath the bush and plunging it into Odin's chest. Not once, but over and over. Making sure the job was done. BOOM. Anala quickly removes her hands from his cold body, and starts to shriek, swinging backwards and forwards. Trying to surpress it, but Silver knew this would just attract others. And neihter of them would make it to the actual tribes. She holds the stick in her hand, shaking his head, begging for her to stop but nothing. So she raises the stick, and with one swift blow to her head she stops. She hopes it is just enough to knock her out cold, but that she would not die. But an echo around the arena fills her with pain. BOOM.

A ground of about 6 had formed around the Cornucopia, the pairs from District 1, 2 and 4. No one else was in sight. Meaning that the Careers knew they had to enter the forest. They had only seen about 4 other tributes escape with weapons, meaning they knew a lot of tributes would be unarmed. They talked for a minute, before deciding to split. Lustre and Evaine, along with Karkat would enter the forest to hunt. While Kanani, Drayden and Amelia would guard the weapons, and make sure no one else became armed.

When the trio entered the forest, they knew it would be easy to find the 5 they needed. It was not a lot of ground to cover, with very few hiding places. Only a couple of bushes, and trees to climb. No real obstacles. But this was not what Lustre and Evaine were thinking. They wanted less strong people in the actual game, and not just take out the weaker ones now. And they knew they had one person they could easily wipe out, but they needed an oppertunity. They keep walking for about 2 or 3 minutes, before stumbling upon a figure. They easily distinguish the face of Madrigal, but with Lustre rememebering her score of 3, he lets her escape. Tripping Karkat to keep him from killing. From above them a figure stood attached to a branch, hidden in the trees. Nathaniel, used to wooden landscapes knew he needed to use it to his advantage, and with a club in hand he leaps down.

Nathaniel bashes out, but misses Lustre, who quickly spins. But not quick enough, Evaine already had her knife in his chest. Digging it deeper, a cruel smile on her face. And with a quick nod, Lustre spins. And with one clean strike, he cuts directly through the neck of Karkat. BOOM. BOOM. A smile creeps on both of their faces, now one of their biggest threats was down. And the only needed 3 more deaths till they entered the games. But a small figure, hidden high in the trees had a bigger grin on her face. She had seem someone kill their ally, and a bargaining chip had just fallen into the palm of Petra.

Elsewhere in the arena, Jayson and Lana hid together. Their mentor had told them the one thing they should never do is kill eachother, and it meant that when they crashed into eachother they hid rather than fought. Despite this they knew they had to do something. Hidden across from them was Lexi Greenway, she could see them clearly, but was just managing to avoid being caught. She thought about the 5 cannons that had already been fired, and thought that if she could kill those two, they would be down to 1 person to die left. She shifted a bit, preparing to attack, when a knife drives into her skull from above. BOOM. Clementine drops down, using her hand to stableise her, before looking at the pair from 6. They lock eyes for a few seconds, before Clementine shakes her head, and darts off into the forest.

The pair from 1 continued to move, they knew only 2 cannons were left. And were hoping both were from their weapons. They had been tracking someone for a while, and knew they were getting closer. Their plan was to trap them, and hope they would go down without much of a fight. Silver was about 20 metres ahead of the pair, making quick strides, she knew that the pair were behind her. She had seen them and had to make a quick getaway, and not a very discrete one. She had two options, keep moving in hopes two more cannons sounded, or just take her place and fight. Hoping she could take them both down. But when she looked down at her hand, and the pathetic stick in it she knew her option.

Clementine dived from the bushes, Aviticus and Paradiax right behind her. All three of them had gotten weapons from the bloodbath, and had agreed to attack the Careers together. Aviticus throws himself at Amelia, who ducks out, smashing him in the ribcage with her elbow before darting into the forest, Drayden quick behind him, having smashed Paradiax in the face with his fist. They make it out just as Clementine drops the blade she had just dragged across the throat of Kanani. BOOM. Clementine stands for a moment, breathing in and out. Paradiax beside her stemming the blood from his nose, and Aviticus lying on the floor, rapid clutched breathing. Clementine drops beside him, and feels his chest. The moment her hand touches his stomach she knows something is not right. His ribs are mangled, and stabbing in different directions. She had seen this before, and knew that beneath his skin a rib had punctured the lung of Aviticus, slowly suffocating him. Clementine knew the pain he was in, and knew the right thing to do. One quick slip with her knife, and Aviticus was relaxed. BOOM.

"Congratulations to the remaining 16 of you. All of you will be entering the actual games, and competing as tribes for the title of Sole Survivor. This will not be easy, but now it is time to find out your tribes. On Pagong, the yellow tribe, shall be from District 1 Evaine Mejai and Lustre Lyrisser. From District 3 Petra Mines. From District 5 Wytatt Wolfman. From District 6 Jayson Huff and Lana Khloros. From District 10 Clementine Everett. From District 11 Paradiax Kjellhive. On Tagi, the orange tribe, shall be from District 4 Amelia Steeltoe and Drayden Hax. From District 5 Madrigal Cyrelle. From District 7 Katherine Marble. From District 8 Silver Croft and Burgundy Anthrocloth. From District 12 Crimson Typhoon. There will be your tribes until we merge, 6 of you will not make it to then. I shall see you at your first challenge. Please make your way towards the centre of the area to be given your buffs, and transported to your camps."

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Evaine
"Well, I survived. And I have Lustre, we managed to take out Karkat. I feel our tribe is stronger, I mean there are threats. Clementine is a big one, Lustre tried and failed to kill her in the bloodbath...I think it would be our best bet to target her first. Though really I need to focus on me...we have allies on the other tribe, Amelia and Drayden. They think we were loyal, and when we reach the merge we will just say Karkat died in the fight. They never need know"

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Petra
"Our camp seems okay, though there is a clear divide. Clementine and Paradiax seem close, and then the 6 pair. And finally the 1 pair. That leaves me and that guy from 5. Luckily we have a stronger tribe, I reckon we will do pretty well in challenges...and if not, well I am sure I have something that can get me in with the Careers"

Day 1 - Pagong Camp
"Well...I guess this is us". Evaine drops her bag onto the ground, down beside the flag. Tying her hair back into a ponytail, with a band that was around her risk. She looked like the alpha female in the ground, with Lustre standing behind her, those two talking about the game.

Petra walked down to the beach, staring out. "The view is amazing...so beautiful". Behind her the others were dumping their stuff, crashing onto the beach. "But we cannot spend all night looking at the view, we need to get stuff ready. Shelter, food, water".

"Why do we need to do that now". The voice of Clementine game from a lump on the ground, Clementine was curled up. Her head on the lap of Paradiax. "Cant we just relax".

Petra looks at Evaine and Lustre who then look at eachother. "Yeh, Petra is right". Lustre mumbled, before clearing his throat. "We could be here for 39 days, it is best we set up fast".

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Clementine
"Petra scares me, I came to this camp reckoning Evaine and Lustre would be the worst for me to deal with...but Petra just has something about her. She seems to be able to manipulate anyone...I think I am gonna have to watch out for her. At least I have Paradiax to back me up".

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Paradiax
"I like Clementine...but...she seems to be drumming up stuff at camp. I really cannot be seen with someone who grabs attention. She is strong, and I think the tribe could want to keep her around...and just cut her supply line. So I need to watch out. Showing the others I am not with her may be better...".

Day 1 - Pagong Camp
"I agree with Evaine and Lustre, Ill go look for some food. Petra, wanna join me?". Paradiax speaks up, pushing Clementine away, a confused look appearing on her face.

"Sure, Evaine, Lustre, why dont you guys use the map to try and find water. And you 4 maybe try and start with the shelter". Everyone nodded, and set off in different directions. The pair from 1 heading along the beach, while Petra and Paradiax followed a small path along to a grove. "So...why did you take me aside...obviously.". Petras face was filled with pure honesty.

"I just wanted to talk to you...about Clementine. She scares me, she is strong. Really strong". Paradiax put a strong voice on, but it quivered a bit.

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Petra
"Who does he think he is kidding, its obvious he is with her. He may not know it, but Clementine does, I do and Evaine and Lustre do. I guess he is just trying to scramble, he knows Clementine is of more use to us than he is. He should be scared, there is already a target on his back".

Day 1 - Tagi Camp
The group from Tagi collapse into their camp. Their flag lay beneath a group of towering trees, providing them with shelter from the blistering sun. They had walked for about 4 miles, and were all tired. But they knew there would be a challenge later today, so decided to start to work.

Amelia seemed eager to head out fishing, and grabbed a sling that was leaned against the net. "Okay, I am gonna go try and catch us some fish. Someone should start on a fire".

Day 1 - Confessional - Tagi - Amelia
"I love this place. It reminds me of home, and with Drayden here, I really think I could go the whole way. No one here scares me, and I know I can fish. I think if I prove to them how much they need me, Ill be sticking around for a bit longer than a lot of people will expect".

Day 1 - Confessional - Tagi - Crimson
"Amelia seems too...fiesty. That is the kind of person who will go to the end alone, and I have a feeling she will not need anyone to go with her. And I am fine with that, someone like that is just asking to be targetted. And when she is being targetted, I am not".

Day 1 - Tagi Camp
Burgundy and Silver move through the forest, both carrying a pile of firewood. Everyone had been sent out on little jobs. Amelia and Drayden were fishing, the pair from 8 getting fire wood, Katherine and Drago were trying to start a fire, and Crimson and Madrigal out to find the water.

Silver bends down to grab another log, placing it on top of the pile. "So, what do you think of our tribe". She casually begins a conversation, holding back a branch, allowing Burgundy to walk ahead.

"Well...I have no clue about the rest of them, but there is one thing I am glad about". Burgundy turns to look at Silver and smiles. "I have you on my tribe".

Day 1 - Confessional - Tagi - Silver
"This game has crushed me already...I came into this game with 2 allies, Burgundy and Anala, and...well Anala is already gone. I really just dont trust myself allying with Burgundy...it just seems that I am not the best person at this game, and I dont want to hurt anyone other than myself..."

Day 1 - Pagong Camp
"Guys, everyone come down". Lustre stood, a scroll in his hands. Everyone else gathered around, looking at the scroll expectantly. "Its the first tree mail".

"Read it out them". Evaine muttered, wanting to move on.

"Fine then, just relax". He cleared his throat, and began to read. "Select your strongest, smartest, and quickest. Race from beach to shore, to secure your galore. A selection of treats, some to eat, some to use, some to lose.".

"What the hell does that mean". Clementine yelled from her place in the sand.

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Evaine
"Clementine annoys me, she acts like this strong brute force, that she is our biggest asset...but what does she do. We have been around camp for about 3 hours now, and I have not seen her help in the slightest. When we do go to tribal, I know the person I will be targetting".

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Lana
"This challenge sounds interesting, selecting our strongest, smartest and quickest. It seems like there will be some race with the two quickest, and that the smartest has to make some choice over what we get. But I suppose they have to fit strongest into it somehow. All I know is I am so excited to be going to a challenge...life around here is just tense. No one is relaxing...some forget though all but one of us is gonna die, we are still in such a beautiful location. Life a little guys".

Day 1 - Reward Challenge
"Come on in guys, and welcome to your first challenge". Simon Guant stood in front of two mats, one yellow and one orange, and watched as the two tribes entered in single file, two flags flying proud. "Today you will be competing for reward, but more on that later. Today you will be split into two groups of 3, and one pair. One group of 3 will perform a relay. One running from the starting line here to the beach, carrying a set of keys. The second person will run from the beach to the ocean, carrying the same keys. The third person will then swim from the beach to a bouy, where they will hand the key to the next trio. That triio will dive down, unlock a barrel, then drag the barrel back to shore. It is heavy, and will take a lot of work. They will drag it to the final pair, who will open the barrel revealing 3 bags. Each has a map attached to it, that shows a path to be followed. You must choose one bag, and carry it through the selected path. Each bag has different items, some better, some worse. But the ones with better supplies have a longer route. Once you get to the end of the route, you must solve a small puzzle to reveal a final key, that will allow you to open your bag. The first tribe to do so...wins. Decide who is doing what, and we will begin."

The tribes group together, discussing the strategies before standing up. "So Pagong, who is doing what for your tribe".

Evaine steps forward, and begins. "The three running and swimming will be myself, Petra and Lana. On the barrel will be Lustre, Jayson and Paradiax. And Clementine and Wyatt will be doing the bag".

Simon nods, before turning to face Tagi. Drayden lists off the names. "Running and swimming will be Crimson, Katherine and Silver. Dragging the barrel will be myself, Burgundy and Amelia. And finally on the puzzle part will be Drago and Madrigal".

Day 1 - Confessional - Tagi - Drayden
"Our theory for splitting our tribes was to have our best swimmers on the barrel, our fastest on the puzzle stage and the others doing the running. The distances to run are short, but we want to better supplies, we need the quicker people there. We agreed to do the longest route, and I think with Amelia and I on the barrel we can get ahead of Pagong. We are both strong swimmers, and strong people. This challenge is made for us".

Day 1 - Reward Challenge
Lana and Crimson are lined up on the mat, waiting for the sound. Their route to the beach is simple and flat, and both clasp the keys in their hands.

Simon is standing near them, preparing to start. "On your marks, get set...go". Crimson and Lana both start at the same time, but it is clear Crimson is not as fast. Lana darts ahead, and easily gets quite a few metres of Crimson. Her feet pound against the sand, sending it flying up. She crashes onto the beach, crashing into Evaine, throwing her the keys. Evaine begins, just as Crimson hands the key onto Katherine. Who again is not able to keep up with Evaine, making the gap even bigger. Evaine makes it to the water, and passes it to Petra, who dives straight into the water. She gets a solid 30 second head start before Katherine gives the key to Silver. Petra is unable though to keep the lead. She struggles to move through the water, and Silver who is mainly swimming beneath the surface easily catches Petra, and overtakes. She throws herself onto the platform, handing the key to Amelia, allowing the 3 from Tagi to dive down. A few seconds later Petra follows their actions, and Lustre, Jayson and Paadiax dive down.

Amelia seems to fly through the water, with the locks falling off quickly. Their barrel is free before Lustre even makes it down. Amelia is the first to move it, despite being the only girl in the part of the challenge she is easily the best. She pushes the barrel onto its side, allowing it to be rolled by Drayden, who appears seconds later by her side. They each take turns diving down, and rolling. While behind them, Pagong continue to struggle. They had dropped their key, and were unable to find it on the sandy base. Amelia and Drayden both seem to be pushing hard, and begin to build up momentum in the barrel. Without much struggle they shove it onto the shore, before Pagong even have their barrel free.

Dragon and Madrigal dive in, tearing off the lid of the barrel and looking at the 3 bags, and a slip of paper. It lists the items in each bag, and they easily make their choice. Grabbing the heaviest bag. Drago throws it on his shoulder, and they follow the map into the forest. As they dissappear, Lustre finally breaks the last lock, and Pagong begin to roll the barrel. They are not as fast, but do not give up, and make it onto the shore. Clementine and Wyatt grab it from them, and make a snap decision.

"Wyatt, we need to go the shortest route, grab the smallest bag and lets go". They nod to eachother, and grab a pathetic brown bag, that is not big enough to fit on their shoulders, without even looking at what it contains. They race through the jungle, knowing they need to make up this time.

Meanwhile Drago and Madrigal are making swift time, both are quick on their feet and despite the weight on Dragos back they seem to be doing well. They make it to the clearing first, and instantly spot the orange puzzle. Its a series of plans, leading up to a small platform with a key. They spot 5 planks lying around, each with a different end. They know what to do, and dive in. They try to spot similar patterns to slip into place, but as Clementine and Wyatt enter the clearing they begin to get hustled. The remaining members of the tribe all enter the clearing, and watch as the two from Tagi slip in their second piece, while Pagong search for theirs. It is a close race, as Tagi and Pagong both place their 3rd piece almost at the same time. Madrigal slides in the 4th, before realizing it was not right. This gave Pagong a chance to take over.

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Clementine
"I knew when that girl from Tagi made that mistake, victory was in our hands. We just had to put in the pieces, they had to work a piece free and then put in two. As long as we made no mistakes, we were home free".

Day 1 - Reward Challenge
Clementine plugs in the 4th, and Wyatt slides in the final one. They dart up the path, and grab the key. They begin to cheer before realizing their mistake. The bag lay about 20 metres away, and Tagi had just made it to the platform, bag in hand. Drago grabs the key, and quickly unlocks the bag, just as Clementine grabs theirs.

"TAGI WIN REWARD". Simon yells, as Amelia and Drayden jump with joy. The members of Tagi all group together, leaping up and down, while Pagong all look at disgust at Clemetine and Wyatt. "Tagi, congratulations. You have won what is in your bag, which is flint for the fire, spices for your food and a set of fishing equipment. Pagong, I have nothing for you. Head back to camp."

Pagong follow the cheering Tagi, and the friction seems to build almost instantaniously, as blame begins to be delivered.

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Evaine
"There are certain people to blame in this challenge...really there is only 2 of us who are not to blame, Lana and I were the only ones who did our part. The rest mucked up, we could have won if Petra had not been too slow, she is dead weight. She does nothing, I hope we lose immunity so I can stick a knife in that little brats neck."

Day 1 - Confessional - Tagi - Amelia
"Ahhh, we won. I cannot believe it. I am just so happy, we showed them who was boss. I am feeling good about being on Tagi, we seem to be quite strong, and there is no fighting yet. If we keep this up, I think immunity could be in our hands".

Day 1 - Pagong Camp
"So...are we just gonna put the blame where it should be put, or are we gonna just ignore it". Evaine crashes into the sand, and looks around at everyone else. Expecting them to respond.

"...what do you want us to say...isnt it obvious...". Clementine stares at the three guys, all of them still dripping water, grouped together.

The three guys looked confronted, and Lustre instantly replies. "Hey, we were not the problem here. It is not our fault that the other team had Amelia and Drayden, they were like mermaids and merman. We went at a normal speed, and they were just really fast. If there want anyone too blame tonight, it was definately you and Wyatt. You guys were useless".

Lana storms into the middle, and stamps her feet. "Guys, just calm down. It was just one single mistake. A mistake any of us can make. We need to stay unified, we have an immunity challenge tomorrow and we need to focus on that, and not on this. Tagi will be expecting us to self destruct, we need to beat them, for Pagong".

Day 1 - Confessional - Pagong - Lana
"I just lied to my whole camp. It was just one mistake, but that one mistake cost us the challenge, its their fault. And I know for certain, if this was an immunity challenge, I would be together with Jayson, Paradiax, Evaine, Lustre and Petra, deciding which one of those guys would be going. But Clementine scares me...and I know if I ever make a mistake, I want someone to be reasonable with me, so hopefully Clementine will remember this, and if I ever need back up, she will be there."

Day 2 - Tagi Camp
The sun rises over the beach, as Amelia bounds out of the water, about 15 fish in her basket. "Guys I brought breakfast". She crashes into camp, flinging the bucket on the ground, and ducking to where the others lie. Drayden was already up, fixing a bit of the shelter, but the rest of them were still lying around.

Day 2 - Confessional - Tagi - Drago
"I am so glad to be on a tribe with Amelia and Drayden, they are both really strong...but their biggest problem is that. They are always up before the rest of us, and I mean it is annoying being woke up at the crack of dawn, carrying fish. We already have hundereds. We dont need anymore."

Day 2 - Confessional - Tagi - Amelia
"The rest of the tribe is...well, lazy. None of them are helping, Drayden and I are doing the best that we can. I provide food, he gets water and wood. But the two of us are keeping this camp alive, my only hope is that the other 6 see that, and it gives us a solid reason why we should stay over others".

Day 2 - Pagong Camp
"Guys, we have a message". Evaine comes walking into camp, Lustre right behind her. They walk into the centre of camp, and open the roll of cloth. "Waiting is key to succeed in the end, the first one gone is around the bend, to win this challenge you must be focused, or your body could be cremated".

"Well that sounds like some sort of patience thing". Clementine chirps in, from her spot in the shelter.

Jayson and Paradiax share a look, before Jayson chimes in. "My bet is we will have to hold something as a team, the first one bit gives me the idea its team work".

"I think you are reading too much into it. These clues never mean that much". Evaine throws the piece on the ground, and takes a seat, Lustre moving over to sit by the 2 guys.

Day 2 - Confessional - Pagong - Evaine
"I am getting a bit more scared about my position in the tribe. There are obvious groups, Lana, Jayson and Paradiax are close...and Lustre seems to be with them a lot. Then Clementine is a complete loner as usual, and Wyatt and Petra are always together. That leaves me. I am really not sure where I sit, but I hope its not at the bottom".

Day 2 - Tagi Camp
The others had finally gotten up, and were helping about. Amelia was out swimming, while Drayden was out chopping wood. Meanwhile the other six were out collecting food, while talking about other events.

"Amelia is really driving me mad". Drago slams his fist into a tree as they move further into the jungle. "She is constantly...just so...ugh, you know".

"Yeh...we do". Silver chimes in. "But she is such a help, without her I think we would starve".

Katherine leans down a picks up a coconut. "What if we lose today" she mutters "Wouldnt it just be best to go for her".

"Depends...she is much more help here, finding water and wood is easier than fishing. Drayden is more expendible". Burgundy wipes his forehead with a piece of cloth, before turning to the others. "Amelia is just as strong in challenges as him, I think he is much more expendable...I say we would target him".

Silver breathes in, hesitating. "I suppose...but what if she sort of...rebels. I mean she would have no one...why would she help us".

They all think for a second, but no one comes up with an idea. "I doubt Drayden would be much more reasonable". Crimson shakes his head, and begins to scale a palm tree, Burgundy supporting him from below. "And anyways, who is to say we will lose. Pagong seems like a mess, I think we will win by a landslide".

Day 2 - Immunity Challenge
"Come on in guys, get ready for your first immunity challenge". Tagi is the first tribe to walk in, their is clear division in the line, Drayden and Amelia in first, the others a few metres behind. Pagong follows in, more unified looking. Evaine, with her shimmering blonde hair, flowing down her back. Lustre, his muscles rippling, coated in sweat. "Today you will be competing for immunity, something that will keep you alive for longer in the game. Todays challenge is simple. Behind me is two canoes, each weighing in at 400 kilograms. 6 of you will compete in this challenge, and you will hoist the canoe over your head, where you must hold it for as long as possible, the last tribe to fall will win immunity. Simple, now decide who is sitting out".

The tribes each seem to easily deicde the sitouts, and both only take a few seconds to decide. Simon steps forward, and turns to Clementine. "So, who is sitting out of Pagong".

Clementine replies quickly. "Petra and Lana".

"And from Tagi".

"That would be myself and Madrigal". Katherines firm voice carries, and they walk off, followed by Petra and Lana to a bench on the side.

"Okay then, the rest of you, take your positions". The 6 from each tribe line up, and heave the canoe over their head, and as they place their footing, the challenge begins. "I must remind you, anyone can drop out of this challenge at any time, but that will just mean their is more weight on the rest of your tribe".

All 12 of the contestants seem fine at first, but signs begin to set in about 20 minutes in. Tagi is standing strong, but some from Pagong are beginning to move. Clementines arms were shaking constantly, while behind her Evaine had tears of pain down her cheeks, but despite this neither of them gave up.

"We are now half an hour in, and no one is moving. Some show signs of hesitation, Clementine sweating away, Amelia clenching her fists". Lets see who is the first to drop.

The sitouts watch adgitated from the side, biting their lips. Madrigal and Katherine locked in a conversation, Lana on the edge of her seat. The sun was beginning to set, as the time hits an hour. But still no one was budging. The two tribes seemed locked, but as it began to cool some were shaking worse. Clementines arms were flailing now, but this was not only a problem for her, it was making the whole canoe shake. Lustre looked over his shoulders and muttered a few words. "Drop out, you are making it worse".

Clementine looks offended at first, but quickly moves away. "Im out, sorry". She walks over, pushing her hair back, adjusting her buff, before sitting down, cross legged beside Petra and Lana.

After Clementine dropping out, within the next half hour a few more dropped. Silver was next, quickly followed by Wyatt and Evaine. And finally Drago. Leaving for Tagi, Amelia, Drayden, Burgundy and Crimson, and for Pagong, Lustre, Paradiax and Jayson. The three guys seem to be struggling alot, with the canoe now resting on their shoulders, rather than their arms. While the 4 from Tagi seemed set, Amelia astounding everyone as she stood strong. Around about two and a half hours in, Crimson is the next to drop, followed by Jayson. Leaving only Paradiax and Lustre for Pagong.

"This is now coming up to three hours, and Paradiax and Lustre have been carrying 200 kilograms for half an hour, while the Tagi seem to be standing like statues. Is their any point in continuing". As he mutters these words, Lustre seems to shake his head, before him and Paradiax simeltaniously collapse.

"TAGI WIN IMMUNITY". For the second time, Tagi all leap up, and dart over to the three left, as they throw the canoe to the ground. They leap up and down for a few seconds, before grouping together. "Congratulations, for your second challenge win. This idol is yours, Amelia, I think you deserve it". A smile streaks across Amelias face, as she walks forward, her flowing giner hair trapped in a knot behind her head. She grabs the idol, and throws it above her head, issuing another volley of cheers from Tagi. "As for you Pagong, I have nothing for you, other than a date with me at tribal tonight, where one of you will be the first person eliminated from your tribe. Off you go".

Day 2 - Confessional - Tagi - Silver
"After that challenge, my attitude on Amelia has flipped. She is the hardest working person on our tribe, and I have no clue why we even considered letting her go. Her and Drayden are the reasons we are winning, we need to keep them about. But that means I need to start turning on my allies".

Day 2 - Confessional - Pagong - Evaine
"We failed, but there is no doubt in my mind who should be going. Clementine has failed us time and time again, and I want her out. And I know I am not the only one".

Day 2 - Confessional - Pagong - Clementine
"We need to cut lose the weak links, and I see three, but since Lana is in that boys alliance I see no chance of her going, and that leaves Wyatt and Petra. One of them is gonna go, I am sure of that."

Day 2- Pagong Camp
"We sucked...we were beaten by a girl". Lustre throws his face into his fists, and shakes his head back and forward. "How did this happen".

"There is no point on lookig back, its tribal next. And we need to cut the weak links". Evaine rests on a rock, and looks over at the group of boys. "Right guys".

The three boys nod, before getting up. Lana follows them, and begins to talk. "We are gonna go grab some wood". The three boys walk off, and she begins to before turning back. "You coming Evaine".

Evaine lets off a small smile, and darts after them.

Clementine shakes her head, and yells at their backs. "Thanks for making your strategizing so not obvious. Idiots..". She turns back to the other two, and slows her head shaking. "Guess its one of us...".

Day 2 - Confessional - Pagong - Petra
"They did make it obvious, and I knew it wouldnt be Wyatt. It would make no sense, he is still a strong person, who is smart. He can help them. And that leaves me and Clementine, and she is strong. I have a feeling I may need to withdraw my bargaining chip from my pocket, and talk to Evaine...in private".

Day 2 - Pagong Camp
The group of 5 walk into a small cove, and each rest on a rock. Lustre is the first to talk, taking a leadership role. "So what are we gonna do at tribal, I think us 5 should just work together, we are the strongest on the tribe, we better get one of them out".

"But which one, they all have their flaws". Evaines voice is reasonable, but she seems to be building to a greater point. "Wyatt is still strong,, but just a bit fishy, Petra is not the strongest, but could help later in puzzles maybe...and Clementine is strong, but her attitude is foul".

"So thats one vote Clementine I guess". Lustre lets out a little smirk, and Evaine nods. "What about you two, I presume you two lovebirds will have the same opinion".

Jayson looks down at Lana, who nods. "Yeh, we know Clementine is a bit off, but we can cut her later. She is stronger than Petra, and could really help us in challenges, she did well at catching up in the reward. One mistake. So yeh, we both vote Petra".

"I am voting Clementine, Petra is nice. She helps around camp more than Clementine, she just lies around, doing nothing, eating everything. We are low on supplies, we really dont need her.".

"So thats 2 for Petra, 2 for Clementine. Guess I am the deciding vote". Lustre lets out a breath, and shifts his eyes between Evaine, and the pair from 6. He wipes the sweat from his brow before clearing his throat. "I gotta go with Clementine, She is too much of a wildcard. We have no clue what this game could throw at us, but she is not with us. I hate to say it, but I want her gone".

The group seem to all nod, before heading back to camp, all their heads low. When they arrive, only Petra is their to greet them, her face over the fire, trying to keep the small ember they have alight. "Hey guys, Evaine can I talk to you in private".

Evaine looks confused at first, but quickly agrees. She follows Petra off into the jungle, looking back at the others and just shrugging to their confused looks. "Petra, what is this about, tonights vote is no-".

"No, wait a second. I need to tell you something. In the bloodbath...I saw you kill him". The colour pours out of Evaines face, and she drops the stickshe had in her hand. "And if you guys go after Wyatt or I, I will tell everyone. Imagine if the pair from 4 found out you broke their alliance before the games even began. You and Lustre would lose your two strongest alies"/

Evaine just continues to stare at her, before realizing what she needed to do. "Fine...Clementine goes tonight. Your safe, just dont...dont tell anyone. As if I find out you do...we may not be waiting until tribal for you to be killed". Evaine flips her long golden locks, and heads back to camp. Leaving Petra with her smirked face.

She crashes into Lustre, who has his bag on his back. She starts to talk, but he shakes his head. Saying they needed to go, but Evaine knew she had to tell him what she had just heard, but knew that she would need to tell him at tribal.

Day 2 - Confessional - Pagong - Clementine
"I am not too sure what is going down at tribal, but I hope its not me. They would be idiots to get rid of me, over Petra or Lana. Neither of them helped at the immunity challenge, they would have been out long before me. I hope my tribe realizes how strong I am".

Day 2 - Confessional - Pagong - Petra
"I am confident Clementine is going, her attitude stinks, and Evaine is terrified. She wouldnt want her little secret gone. She cant kill the whole of our tribe before we make the merge, Amelia and Drayden will find out, and I know she does not want to risk it".

Day 2 - Confessional - Pagong - Evaine
"I am conflicted right now. I want Clementine out, but now Petra has said this...I know she needs to go too. But can I risk going after her, and having her blab my secret right at the end of her life. But then again...she could just keep using this. She is not an idiot, and I am just beginning to see how threatening she could be in this game...but do I want her gone...or as an ally".

Day 2 - Tribal Council
"Come on in guys, behind you is a torch. Please take one and dip it into the flame. In this game, fire takes you at the end. Once you have been killed by your tribe, you will be placed in the flames". Simon looks around, as all the tibes lower their wooden sticks down into the flickering red flames. They creep onto the tips, as the 8 stick them in holes behind them. They all turn to face Simon, looking at him expectantly. "So before we get in the fight, I have a few questions to ask you guys. So Lana, why did you guys in the end decide to sit you and Petra out of the challenge".

"It was an easy decision, we knew all 4 boys would be going in, and Evaine and Clementine were just stronger girls in general. Petra is much younger, I am more fit for running than holding weights". Lana mutters on, behind her, Evaine was nodding.

Simon notices this, and turns to look at Evaine. "So Evaine, would you agree with this. Do you think overall yourself and Clementine are the stronger females on this tribe".

Evaine thinks for a second, making sure not to stumble over her words. "Stronger...yes. But only physically. All of us have our weaknesses, some may be better in challenges, but sometimes that is not all you want in a tribe mate".

"Jayson, what is wanted in someone on your tribe". Simon can feel the tension rising, so begins to push it along.

"You want someone loyal, someone you can trust. When we enter the merge, it will probably be Pagong versus Tagi at first, so you want someone who will stay with you, and not flip to the other side when things get bad". Jaysons voice is calm, but the faces of others are getting a bit more frustrated.

"Clementine, I saw your face sort of cringe for a second, do you have anything to say about this".

"It wasnt as much cringing Simon, as it was confusion". Clementine clears her throat, shaking her head, almost letting out a snigger of laughter. "We want a tribe that can win, not one that will be loyal as 3 of us enter the merge. We need to make sure our stronger people make it futher, that is the way to win".

"So your tribe is divided on this issue, but what about the fight tonight. Lustre, do you think it will be quick, or a long fight". Simon stares at Lustre, sensing the answer before it is said.

"I think it will be quick, I think most fights will be quick. But this one especially so, I agree with Evaine, we need a strong tribe not only in challenges, but in trust". He sends a fleeting glance to Petra, for only a second, but not quick enough for Simon to not see.

"Wait, why did you just look at Petra there...is there something you do not trust about her". Simon has a menacing grin across his face.

Lustre quickly looks at Evaine, who slowly nods. Lustre takes a deep breath, before proceeding. "Petra knows something, which she is using as bait for Evaine and I, but we know it means nothing. Like usual we had a Careers alliance, us, Amelia and Drayden and the pair from 2. But Evaine and I, wanting to make sure we were safe in the bloodbath...killed Karkat...and Petra saw. She was using that to threaten us, to get us to work with her. But the problem was...we werent gonna target her. But now she has nothing on us, and has proved how deceitful she is. She threw herself to the wolves".

The look on Petras face is horrified, she begins to squirm on her chair, just in time for Simon to ask her a question. "So Petra, you have been caught in the act, does this make you fearful over your position in the game".

"No. I know my tribe had a reason to keep me, and I believe that they will stick to this". The words she says have no force behind them, and everyone knows how scared she is.

"So, that is it. It is now time to fight. Everyone may enter the arena". Simon stands up, and beckons to the place behind him. A large, 10 metre wide, ditch. An arena to fight. The tribes lower themselves down, climbing down the ladder, each standing on a small cross on the ground, Preparing to fight. "The rules are clear. One person may die, and only one. You may each take a weapon, and prepare yourself".

Everyone grabs a weapon off of the wall. Lana a small golden knife, Clementine a long thin sword, and Lustre a bow with 3 arrows. They stand strong, ready to fight. Waiting for the countdown to begin.

"Lustre...who do we go for..". Evaine mutters to Lustre, who is standing beside her. "Do we go for...or...you know".

Lustre turns to her, and they share a look for a few seconds. Then he nods, and only says one word. "Her".

Simon stands above them, watching down. A creeped smile on his twisted face. "Prepare your weapons, as it is time to fight".

Nothing happens at first, everyone just stays still. On one side, Lana, Lustre, Evaine, Jayson and Paradiax stand, the other, Petra, Wyatt and Clementine stand, as if they are waiting to see who is targetted. None of them even fight back, just waiting. The group of 5 just look at eachother, before Lustre loads his bow with a single arrow. He points it at Wyatt, who stood between the girls, and begins to move it back and forth, one second at Clementine, the next at Petra. A cruel smile on his face, and despite their amount of chances, Petra and Clementine stand still. Both having faith in the alliance to kill the other. Lustre tightens his bow string, holding it back for a second, before letting it fly. It crashes into the side of Clementines head, sending blood flying everywhere. Digging right in. Petra and Wyatt quickly duck, shielding them from the blood that is pouring from the wound.

Clementines body drops to the ground, her bottom lip quivering, her eyes locked on Lustre's, as if asking him why he did it. She plants her face in the ground, before finally her body stills. Above them a screen flips on, and the ceremonious last words play, taken from the brain of Clementine in her last seconds of life.

"Why was it me, I had so much more to offer than Petra did. It was the wrong choice, my tribe made the wrong choice. But they have to accept it now, and they need to realize they basically cost them the next challenges". The screen shuts off, and Clementines last words echo around the arena. The tributes climb up the ladders, and take their places back on the chairs. As they watch as Clementines freshly cold body is layed on a layer of cloth.

"As is done, Lustre should retrieve Clementine's torch, and light the cloth. Allowing Clementine to fall into the fire". Lustre stands up, and grips the handle of Clementines torch, using it to light the corner of the cloth. It glows bright for a second, before spreading, burning up, and allowing the girl from 11 to fall into the flames. Her body is swallowed by the yellow and orange curls, as she is cremated slowly. The tribe all watch, as Lustre places the torch against the back of the wall, where all the dead tributes torches would stand. "You guys have made your choice, you decided to risk your tribes strength for a more harmonious camp life. Lets hope it pays off, head back to camp".

They all file out, one by one, carrying away their torches, whose flames were now quenched by the frigid droplets of water, tumbling from the heavens above. They walk away, all hoping that they had made the right choice. Petra gripping her torch, trying to hide the smile she wanted to let lose. She had been spared, but knew in her heart, her tribe had made a foolish error letting her get out of there alive. She knew where she stood, and she was willing to do anything...to survive.

Day 2 - Pagong Camp
"So that was not that hard...". Jayson walks towards the fire, bending down to check it was still going. "We better get to sleep, tomorrow we will be fighting for reward again. We need to prove we made the right decision".

The group all nod, and they all group together, hiding under the shelter. The rain was still pouring down, raining over the fire. Jayson stood beside it, covering it with his jacket, trying to keep it alight. Lustre across from him, his arm wrapped around Lana, the other over Evaine. Paradiax stood a few metres away, under the shelter, fixing a small leek. Petra and Wyatt hugging in a corner, both fast asleep.

"Do you think we made the right decision". Evaine fidgits on the log, swatting a fly that was crawling up her leg. "Was taking out the stronger one a smart decision".

Lustre quickly nods, defending his position. "Yes, Petra may not be the strongest, but she needs us. Clementine could have easily made her own way in this game. She was a hazard to have around".

"I agree with Lustre, not all challenges will be about brute force, and Petra is fast at running, and good at puzzles. I am sure we can find a place for her somewhere".

Day 2 - Confessional - Pagong - Evaine
"I am really regretting this decision...Petra is the weakest female, Lana just behind her. Clementine should not have gone...I just cannot believe we chose to get rid of her because she was annoying. I cant believe I lead that argument...and I mean, if they get rid of her...what is to stop them getting rid of me. I thought cause I was strong I was safe...but it is probably just Lustre keeping me alive in this game".

Day 3 - Tagi Camp
The sun rises over the beach, and the crashing waves hit the shells, where Amelia and Drayden sit. Watching the glistening view, while the others rest at camp

"So, who do you reckon they killed". Amelia moves her hands through the sand, backwards and forwards, waiting for Draydens response.

He hesitates for a second before responding. "I reckon that they will go after either that girl from 3, or that girl from 6. Both of them seem like the weakest".

"See, I thought that. But...I noticed that girl from 11, Clementine I think...she seemed like an outsider". Amelia looks at the sunrise, watching for something to happen.

"You do know we are the outsiders on this tribe". Draydens voice is calm, but clear. He looks at her, grabbing her hand. "But I need you to know, no matter what, it is you and me. We can take on any of them".

"I know the tribe thinks I am a bit odd. But you know, its what I am. And anyways, without us two, there is no way they could have won either of those last challenges.

They hear a rustle from behind, and both turn to see Silver and Burgundy walking down the beach, coming to join them. They rest on the beach, and turn to face them. Silver talks first, talking quietly, but clearly. "Guys, we wanna make something clear. We know this tribe needs you, and we dont want either of you going. But everyone else does. I think it should be us 4 together, it makes sense". Burgundy nods, agreeing to everything she is saying.

Amelia and Drayden share a look, before responding. "We knew everyone was targetting us...but why would you want to work with us. Wont it just mean everyone else on the tribe targets you guys". Amelia looks at the pair, not quite trusting them.

"We know it sounds weird...but they wont know. The arena is where everything matters, and we will defend you there. Lets face us, without us, our tribe is useless. Katherine and Madrigal cannot fight for their life, and I know we can fight Crimson and Drago". Burgundy has a deeper voice, but as he talks he avoids the eyes of Amelia.

Day 3 - Confessional - Tagi - Drayden
"I dont trust the pair from 8...Silver seems okay, and she is smart enough. Its just Burgundy...whenever we talk to him, he avoids our eyes. The eyes always tell you if someone is lying or not, and I just get the feeling that he is using us. But the problem is...what other option do we have".

Day 3 - Confessional - Tagi - Burgundy
"I like Silver, but this arrangement just does not sit right with me. We had an agreement with the rest of the tribe, to target Drayden at the first tribal. But now Silver is saying we should go with them...I am just so confused...I dont know who to trust...but all I know is Silver is my closest ally, and I should stick with her...I really trust her..."

Day 3 - Reward Challenge
"Come on in guys, Tagi getting your first look at the new Pagong tribe. Clementine killed at last tribal". Amelia takes a quick look at Drayden, her eyes widened. The tribes line up, and waited for Simon to start. "Well then, today you will be competing for reward. Since the weather has been getting a bit worse, the rain pouring, today you will be competing for a tarp. This will cover your shelter, helping you keep dry on these rainy nights." The tribes mutter with content, knowing that this reward would really help them. "Now, todays challenge is again a simple one. Scattered across this field is 5 bags of puzzle pieces. One at a time, you will run out, grab a bag, then come back. The remaining two people will then quickly assemble a staircase out of the pieces. First tribe all to the top, and ring the bell will win the reward. Tagi, since you have an extra member you will have to sit someone out, and remember you cannot sit the same people out in back to back challenges, so Madrigal and Katherine will be competing".

The tribes group together, and have a quick decision. Deciding who is sitting out, and who is doing what. They line back up, and wait for Simon to ask. "So, who is sitting out of Tagi". Silver raises her hand, and walks over to the bench. "Okay then, everyone in your places".

Everyone splits off, getting in their places. They lock their eyes on where the bags are dotted about, and prepare themselves by the podium. The bell is on a small platform about 2 metres off of the ground, with 5 slots in the ground, each in the place for a pole to be inserted, allowing them to climb up. "On searching for Tagi its Amelia, Burgundy, Crimson, Drago and Drayden. For Pagong its Evaine, Lana, Paradiax, Lustre and Jayson. And on puzzle for Tagi its Katherine and Madrigal, and for Pagong its Wyatt and Petra". He walks onto the platform, standing beside the two podiums. Pointing outwards, towards the bags. "On your marks, get set...GO".

Amelia and Evaine are the first two off, they dart across the hard packed ground, both going for the same back. Evaine is just the bit quicker than Amelia, and manages to grab her back first, from the branch of the tree. She grabs it, throws it over her shoulder, darting back past Amelia, who grabs her bag a second later. They race back to the platform, and in this time Amelia makes up the precious ground. They throw down the first bag at the feet of their puzzlers, before watching as their next team makes head out.

Burgundy and Lustre both head for the same bag, one far away, lying in the middle of a log, that was laid across a pond. They were making equal strides, but when they reach a small patch with a few rocks, Burgundy leaps over, while Lustre lands face first, his leg smashed up on contact with the rocks. His yells of pain cross the field, while Burgundy passes him, on his way back to start. He gives Lustre a quick look, before wincing away. The wound was bloody, a gash deep in the skin.

He begins to get up to his feet, backed by the sounds of his tribe yelling, as they watch Tagi's second bag land in the pile. The third member for Tagi heads out, in the form of Drago. He heads for the one furthest away, but seems to take little time. Lustre finally clambers to his feet, and stumbles to Pagong's second bag, watching as Drago makes his way back to the tribes with their third bag. Pain shoots up Lustre's leg, but he stumbles by, passing Crimson as he heads for the fourth bag. Time is passing, and as Lustre finally throws his bag down, dropping into the open arms of Evaine, they know they need a miracle. Lana tries to run as fast as she can, but she is passed again by Crimson, as he hands in the fourth bag, allowing Drayden to head out for the closest bag.

Lana puts down the third bag for Tagi, allowing Jayson to head out. He shakes his head as he passes by Drayden grabbing the last bag for his tribe from beneath a tribe. Jayson dives into the mud, grabbing the bag from beneath a layer, and moving back, his body coated in the brown muck, but he does not care. Drayden hands the final bag for Tagi, and stands back, watching as Katherine and Madrigal rip open the bag, spewing the pieces everywhere.

Meanwhile Jayson crashes into the podium, smashing his ankle on the end, as he face plants the wood. He chucks the bag over, while Lana bends over him, helping him sit up straight. Paradiax jumps over him, going for their last bag while Tagi struggle with the puzzle. Despite this, Katherine and Madrigal are standing strong, piecing it together, one step at a time. They plug in their third step, and watch as Paradiax finally throws the last bag to Petra and Wyatt. And despite them going as fast as they can, they are unable to catch up. Katherine pushes the fourth step, while Madrigal throws together the last one. They turn to face Petra and Wyatt, smiling as Katherine shoves in the last part, and hops up the stairs, slapping her hand onto the bell.

“TAGI WIN REWARD”. A smile brims on the face of Katherine, as she hops down, running into the arms of her tribe. They all celebrate, as Pagong all group together, sighing, beginning to get used to losing. Evaine shakes her head, Lustre using her to support himself. His wound covered in blood, a slit of cloth from Evaine's top tied around the wound, trying to hold back the blood. “Congratulations to Tagi, for the third time you have won. Come and collect your tarp”. Katherine steps forward, taking the tarp from Simon, and heading back to her tribe. “As for Pagong, for the third time, I have nothing for you”. They shake their heads, Evaine and Lustre muttering about the challenge, Jayson still hobbling on his ankle as he makes his way out. Tagi ahead of them, all their spirits high, as they realize the challenge streak they had begun.

Day 3 - Confessional - Pagong - Lana
"Its no surprise that we lose. I mean seriously, we were terrible. It is not like they are an amazing tribe...its the fact we are a terrible tribe. We just do not work together, and its not like Petra and Wyatt are the only weak links. Everyone has their faults, even our supposed gods the Careers arent as strong as the pair from 4. I really think there is no chance we recover...I could see 2 of us entering the merge".

Day 3 - Confessional - Tagi - Katherine
"I am really surprised we won, I mean we are not all that strong. We have our insanely positive people like Amelia, Drago and Drayden, but you have other weaker people like Madrigal and Crimson. I think its just we have a bond Pagong lacks, and I am really hoping this trend does not stop".

Day 3 - Confessional - Pagong - Lustre
"I really think I was the reason we lose the challenge, and I am a bit scared now. I mean not only because I fell, but because I have a massive gash in my leg, with a pathetic bandage. And even Jayson has damaged his ankle. If his wound does not recover, we could be screwed as hell no matter what".

Day 3 - Pagong Camp
The tribe walk back to camp, throwing down their bags. Evaine rips off her buff from her head, and throws it onto the ground. Lustre hobbles, Paradiax and Wyatt doing their best to support him, while Lana assists Jayson. Petra walking behind, her head down, hair covering her face. She knows she needs some sort of miracle, and as the sun begins to set she knows she has to hurry, as tomorrow could be the last day she has a chance.

The group make it to the fire, and start to collapse down. Petra looks around, and watches as Lana stands over Jayson. She knew who were the leaders in the alliance, and knew Lana and Jayson were close. A plan formed in her head, try to get out Evaine or Lustre, by using the fault in Lana. Petra walks up, and starts talking to the camp. "We should start collecting some wood and water, looks like its gonna get dark soon". The tribe nod, and get up. "Ill get wood with Lana, and Paradiax, Wyatt and Evaine can go get some water, and any food if they can find it. Its best of Jayson and Lustre rest, and get their legs better for tomorrow".

Everyone nods, and begins to split off. Evaine and Paradiax heading for water, Wyatt for food, and Petra and Lana for wood. Lana takes the lead, walking a bit ahead of Petra, while Petra tries to f ind the right words to say. She waits until they are a distance from the camp, before tapping Lana on the shoulder.

"Hey Lana, can we talk about something..". Petra stumbles a bit, but Lana catches her.

"Yeah, sure. Whats it about?". Lana has a jovility to her voice, as she continues to walk, a bit slower now, allowing Petra to walk by her side.

Petra summons up all her strength, before letting the words flow out. "Well, I know Wyatt and I are in trouble. Neither of us are in the main group, and we have not performed the best at challenge. But I was thinking, if we lose tomorrow, why get rid of me or him". Lana looks at her, her brow furrowed. Not sure where this was going. "In your alliance of 5 it is you and Jayson, Evaine and Lustre, and then Paradiax sitting in the middle".

"Yeh, that is the 5 who are in the group...why does that matter. I kinda already spotted that". Lana speeds up her walking, grabbing a small log from the ground.

"But the thing is, if Paradiax is the swing vote, what happens when the fight is between you five. The one who has Paradiax would win, its a fight for him". Lana continues to nod, still not sure how this related to her situation. "And if he doesnt choose you and Jayson, you are screwed. Why not...take out someone now. When they still trust you, than wait till everyone is expecting it".

Lana already knew the answer to the question she was about to ask, but continued anyways. "Who do you think we should take out...".

"...there are two choices, taking out Paradiax would mean it would be a straigt forward 2 versus 2 fight in the end, but taking out Evaine would mean Lustre is backed by no one". Petra watches as a smile furrows on the face of Lana, before dissappearing. She nods for a second, before shaking her head. They continue through the forest, Lana and Petra not saying a word to eachother, as Lana considers the options.

Day 3 - Confessional - Pagong - Lana
"I really do not trust Petra, but she does have a point. What happens with the 5. But her two options both seemed flawed. If we take out Paradiax...I doubt Jayson and I could take on Lustre and Evaine, it would not be a fair fight. But then if we take out Evaine, why would Paradiax choose to side with us. When he could go with Lustre, and secure final 2, rather than final 3 with us. It makes no sense in the slightest...but there are no other options...one of them is probably gonna happen...otherwise...it will be me going...and Paradiax and Jayson verus Lustre and Evaine. Which would be even worse".

Day 3 - Confessional - Tagi - Madrigal
"Camp life has been hectic here. And I am not sure why. Everyone is getting more nervous, especially Burgundy and Silver. I have seen them slink off with Amelia and Drayden a few times, and it makes me really scared. I thought us six were tight, but I guess its just the four of us now".

Day 3 - Tagi Camp
Katherine stands in the water, using a coconut shell to pour water over her head, while Madrigal floats in the water. On the beach, Burgundy, Drago and Crimson sit. Watching the girls laughing, while behind them in the camp, Silver is cooking some rice, and Amelia and Drayden sorting the shelter, which had been damanged by a falling log while they were at the challenge.

Silver sighs, shaking her head at the 5 peope on the beach. "Why are they all sitting on their asses, they should be helping. We are down on fire wood, our water supply is low. Its so stupid".

"Lets face it, for them they only care about the challenges and the fighting. Its only us 3 who realize its about surviving". Drayden spits out these words, as he grabs a thin branch, shoving it under the lining of leaves".

Amelia was staying quiet in this conversation, allowing Silver and Drayden to complain together. She holds up the leaves, as Drayden fights to shove the branches to support the roof. The tarp was lying in the pile, on the ground, slightly covered in sand.

"So guys, have you thought anymore about Burgundy and I's offer, you wanna go after Katherine or Madrigal if we lose the next challenge". Drayden shakes his head, which surprises Silver.

Amelia stands up, patting the newly repaired shelter. "We dont want to go after either of them. Neither of them are weak at puzzles, they are easily two of our stronger people in that part, our tribe is mainly strength. I say we trim some weak links there".

"I agree with Amelia, we were talking, and we think to make the message clear that we are not to be taken lightly of, we go after Drago". Drayden began unfolding the tarp.

Silver got up, walking over, and grabbing a corner of the tarp, helping them pull if over their shelter. "Why him, he is our third strongest person. Why not Crimson".

"The reason we think Drago is that he is strong, but he is thick as mince. I am sorry, but he is a pure retard". Amelia chuckles at Drayden's comment, and uses strips of bamboo to begin to attach the tarp to the edges. "I have no who how he became the leader of the other alliance".

"It is because he is the strongest". Silver mutters, slightly insulted by Drayden's remark.

"Well, chances are we will win the next challenge. Lustre slashed his leg open, and Jayson looked like he broke his ankle. And they are two of their strongest, my hopes is the next challenge is something to do with strength". Amelia smiled, hooking the final part of the tarp. "I say we just get some sleep, and prepare for tomorrow".

Day 3 - Confessional - Tagi - Amelia
"I found out something interesting about Lustre and Evaine at the challenge today, it was when Lustre had just come back, and Evaine was helping him. That guy from their tribe, small, short, kinda muscley, was on the puzzle, came up and said something. He said that at tribal, Evaine and Lustre had admitted to killing Karkat...which surprises me. As I thought there was a Careers alliance...but the fact it seems there isnt...it means my more relaxed approach to what my tribe thought of me was the wrong apporach. I was sure I would have two allies when we made the merge, it seems that I have none".

Day 4 - Confessional - Tagi - Madrigal
"Our tarp did not work. It is so early, the sun has not even risen, but we were all waken when our shelter crashed below us...the tarp had filled with water, which had torn down the posts, soaking us, our supplies, drenching the fire, spilling the rice into the fire. It feels like hell. And the rain is still going, I just want it to stop....why wont it stop".

Day 4 - Tagi Camp
"Guys we just need to calm down, its not too bad. We managed to salvage some rice, the tarp is not ripped, most of the shelter is fine. Everyone just needs to calm down". Drayden tries to calm everone, but was not suceeding.

Madrigal and Katherine were both standing, doing nothing as usual. Tears down their faces, while Drago stood beside them. Comforting them. Crimson, Silver and Burgundy were trying to remove their supplies from the wreckage, but struggling. The person struck worst by the disaster was Amelia, she was standing, using her buff as a sling. Her arm had been struck directly by a log, and everyone knew it was damaged worse than everyone thought. But even she was doing her part, hauling logs out of they way with her good arm.

Day 4 - Confessional - Tagi - Crimson
"You have to be insane not to respect Amelia, she looks like one of the frailest on our tribe, but she is a fighter. She has a probably broken arm, but is still doing more than Madrigal and Katherine, standing their crying is not gonna do anything. Helping us move stuff is".

Day 4 - Confessional - Tagi - Drago
"This shelter may have looked like a disaster, but it seems like it was a blessing in disguise, with Amelia wounded she will not be as strong in challenges, and I will have a much easier time persuading Silver and Burgundy that she needs to go".

Day 4 - Tagi Camp
Most of the tribe had moved from their shelter, while Amelia, Silver, Drayden and Crimson tried to fix it. Drago and Burgundy were off searching for food, to replace the rice they had lost. While Katherine and Madrigal sat in the ocean, cleaning off the tribes supplies, most of which were coated in a thick layer of grime.

"Do you really trust Drago and Crimson...". Katherine wiped a small clay pot, getting the gritted sand from deep in the cracks. "Like if we went to tribal, would you be 100% sure you were safe".

Madrigal sits up, and looks at Katherine. "I dont think so, but thats just because I never think we are safe. A twist could be thrown at us at any second. But if it is just about our tribe, I feel decently safe, yeah."

"But...I mean, what if Silver and Burgundy have flipped, like we thought. That is a 4 versus 4 fight. And both Amelia and Silver are stronger than you and I, and Drayden is definately stronger than Drago and Crimson. I really think we need to keep our options open".

"What do you mean Kath, like go and talk to Amelia and Drayden and do something with them?". Madrigal throws another pot onto a cloth that lay on the beach, allowing it to dry.

Katherine shakes her head. "No, not them. Why would they trust us. We need to get closer to Silver and Burgundy I say, they will be the swing. And hopefully we can go with them, and form a strong 4. Then try and bring them back to our side".

"But what if they say no". The water strikes the beach, and Madrigal continues to grab another supply, dunking it beneath the tide.

"Then hopefully we are close enough with them, that they will go after Drago and Crimson over us". Katherine finished this part of the convincing point, giving something for Madrigal to think about.

Day 4 - Confessional - Pagong - Wyatt
"Last night the rain was crap, it poured for ages and drenched us all. Luckily our shelter held up, but our fire was put out. All the wood we collected got soaked, so we have to start from scratch. I think this is when we are realizing the pain of not winning the reward. But hopefully wewill get rid of our losing streak".

Day 4 - Confessional - Pagong - Jayson
"Lana and I had a talk last night...and she did make some nice points. But it seems too foolish, and up until now I saw her as a massive strategical threat, but this move made her look childish. And it makes me think, why are we scared of her. And when I thought that, it made me think of Wyatt. He is a threat, he is a silent scheming person, who I bet is using Petra as a front. And he is not bad in challenges, he can swim, he is strong, fast and great in puzzles. I think Petra succeeded in sparing herself...but she threw her ally under the bus".

Day 4 - Confessional - Pagong - Evaine
"Our camp morale is really suffering. Jayson is walking fine now, but Lustre's leg is still bashed up. My hope is the next challenge has some sort of puzzle part, so we can throw Lustre on that with Petra, and Wyatt can replace whatever strength or running part Lustre would have done, despite his appearence Wyatt seems pretty strong when it comes to challenges".

Day 4 - Pagong Camp
The camp all grouped on the beach. Despite the state of their camp, they were all laughing together. Lustre propped up on a rock, while the rest lay on the ground. Lana with her head in Jayson's lap, Evaine on her back, trying to soak up the sun, in her small jewel studded bikini, Petra and Wyatt in the shade of a tree, surprised to be included in the discussion.

"What is it like in District 1?". Jayson yawns after asking his question to Evaine, who props herself up before replying.

"Its amazing. I am from a different part from Lustre, we live in a small house on a mountain road. Less than 5 minutes from my house is a massive diamond mine. It dives down hundereds of miles, and then a few minutes from that is a grand lake, in the middle of that a massive shopping centre. Its so great, but each part is different". The tribe smile in wonder, imagining the places Evaine told tales of.

Lustre lets out a little laugh, and shakes his head. "See, Evaine lives in the posh part. Where I lived it was much smaller, houses in lines of streets, hundereds of houses, each the same. A small set of shops where you could buy the bare essentials. I am sure District 1 is like any other district, what about 6. Lana, Jayson, you must be able to show how varied 6 is".

Lana shakes her head. "Nope, Jayson and I are actually from the same street back home". Jayson nods, running his hands through Lana's silken hair. "He lives 3 doors down from me, but it seems like you live in a similar sort of area to us Lustre, its built up, spreading for miles. Spotted around are a few sets of buildings, a school, a few shops and a garage where we build stuff".

"Yeh, I worked at our nearest garage for a while before I was selected". Jayson closed his eyes, as if remembering his home. "It was a great place, we got payed decently, I loved it".

Day 4 - Confessional - Pagong - Jayson
"I must admit, it was more painful than I thought talking about home. Remembering the little details that made you happy, and thinking about what you are probably never gonna see again. But all of us are from such different backgrounds, our homes are one of the few things all of us can talk about, it is really bringing our tribe together".