EPISODE ONE: SHOWDOWN

HONDO TRIBE: Susan Hawk, Richard Hatch, Michael Skupin, Tina Wesson, Kim Johnson, Helen Glover, Lex van den Berghe, Jeff Varner

SARSTOON TRIBE: Joel Klug, Kelly Wiglesworth, Colby Donaldson, Lindsey Richter, Ethan Zohn, Tanya Vance, Tammy Leitner, Rob Cesternino

DAY ONE:

Jeff Probst was on the edge of the speedboat as it crashes through the waves of the Caribbean Sea. His trademark smile evident. He was excited with this new survivor. In fact, the entire crew was excited. As the speedboat continued on, Jeff started to speak.

“Belize. One of the most beautiful lands in Central America is home to numerous wildlife such as the jaguar, deer and tapir. The land is rugged as it is separated into different areas. The plains, the swamps, the mountains and the forests. The land is also dangerous and unpredictable as storms are occasional and are known to destroy everything in its path including cities and towns.” Jeff spoke smiling as if it was nothing to him. “But, it would be home to sixteen survivors as they invoke in the adventure of a lifetime but this is much different than what they had did before. They played the game; some have even outwitted the game and outlasted others. Some weren’t given the chance to play the game at all but they will all have their turn now as they play for two million dollars. This is survivor!”

The sixteen survivors are divided into two tribes as they rode a small military jeep. Hondo, a river in the boundary of Belize and Mexico, contains, Susan Hawk, Richard Hatch, Michael Skupin, Tina Wesson, Kim Johnson, Helen Glover, Lex van den Berghe and Jeff Varner. They will always wear the color blue.

As the jeep trekked along the bumpy road, Richard Hatch started to look at his team one by one. Analyzing, strategizing, knowing and seeing who has the capacity and capability to get him far. Richard has been the original winner, the original manipulator and the inventor of alliances and that what makes him the more dangerous and more prominent to be the first one off.

But, no. Richard already has a plan. He has been planning for this since he got word from Mark Burnett that he would be participating. As he scanned through his tribe members, he noticed one specific detail.

“We’re all old and mature people.” Richard noted. “I don’t know what’s going on since I haven’t seen the other tribe but we’re a tribe of old people who I know won’t stand a chance at the more physical required challenge.”

There were other things he also discovered and that is his potential enemies and blocks in winning the prize money and the title once again. He placed it on his mind, never forgetting. The three people he won’t probably start an alliance with. Susan Hawk, Tina Wesson and Jeff Varner.

Richard knew what strategy Tina played and how cutthroat Jeff can be and he definitely knows how a sore loser Susan can be. Rich can feel the sting of betrayal he gave to Susan before and he also knows that she feels the same way towards Kelly Wiglesworth. He knew Tina played an almost flawless game just like him and he knew that Jeff was just placed in the wrong side of the fence at that time.

“But I cannot feel confident that I know my enemies.” Richard confides. “I just have to see if I can work with them and if I can then that’s perfectly fine with me.”

^^^^

The jeep finally came to a stop at the shore of the island. The lush, beautiful island of Turneff. First one down was Michael Skupin. His eyes browsing his new territory and he smiled. This is going to be his new island from now on.

Second down was Tina Wesson. Her cheerful smile present as always as she hugged Michael. She was soon followed by Jeff Varner who hugged the two survivors there as they started to have a little conversation.

Kim Johnson appeared next. Looking nervous and at the same time anxious, she smiled and looked at her tribe. Lex followed after Kim as the two competitors hugged each other and started to talk as well.

Susan Hawk came next as she looked proud and ready to take charge in battle. Helen Glover then came next as she received a warm hug from Susan and Tina.

Then at last, the big man came out of the boat. Richard Hatch. Susan’s eyes darted at the big man who gave her a quick hug and hello. Everyone was staring at Richard as he immediately took off his shirt and began to get to know everyone at his tribe.

^^^^

“Welcome to All-Star survivor Belize!” Lex read, as he was the first one to see a crate just a few feet from them. “Inside are materials that are given to you to make your lives easier. There is a cooking pan, two machetes, three water containers and a sack of corn mush.” Lex looked at Kim and groaned, “Not corn mush again!”

“Anything but rice.” Tina butted in as Jeff smiled.

Lex continued on reading. “There is a map inside as well which will lead you to your campsite. There would be a thorn bush around the campsite that will protect you from the animals. The number one concern of the tribe would be the jaguars. Good luck.”

As Lex folded the instructions and placed it back inside the crate, he took the map and stated, “Alright then. Looks like we’re going to walk. Take any supplies you can bring and let’s go.”

^^^^

The tribe continued on walking. Lex was appointed to lead them; Michael and Richard carried the most loads but didn’t talk to each other. A small gap was between the men as the women came next. Tina and Kim were talking about their families back home. Helen and Susan were talking about their professions and their husbands back home. Only one was the loner of the group. Jeff Varner.

Jeff opted to stay at the back of the line. He even insisted it stating that it might be dangerous so he volunteered himself. But he had a different plan. He was observing the dynamics of the tribe.

“Basically Lex is the leader of the tribe.” Jeff stated his observations at his confessional. “Helen and Susan are the two hardcore moms and wives back home, Tina and Kim are the two sweet moms.” He paused to smile. “Richard has been quiet throughout the hike but he carried the most loads and he has been a gentleman to the ladies. Mike...what can I say about him? He feels confident about himself.” He laughed and added, “That’s all I can say about him.”

Jeff Varner felt confident with this tribe. He already has his plans for a long-term alliance with one of these people. The only one person he cannot trust is no one but Tina Wesson.

“Tina outwitted me before.” Jeff stated. “I mean, sure, Kimmi is to blame but she was the one who asked.” Jeff shook his head and continued, “If it wasn’t for Tina’s sweet disposition, she would have been voted out way before.”

^^^^

Meanwhile, the other tribe, Sarstoon, another river in the boundary of Guatemala, who will always wear red, consist of Joel Klug, Kelly Wiglesworth, Colby Donaldson, Lindsey Richter, Ethan Zohn, Tanya Vance, Tammy Leitner and Rob Cesternino. Their jeep had already stopped and everyone got out of the jeep and each one hugged each other.

Joel took the note from the crate Hondo found at their drop point location. He read it to the tribe, as Ethan groaned, “Not corn mush again!”

^^^^

The tribe was trekking along when Rob Cesternino started to strategize and there is one woman he wanted as a partner, as another Deena. And that woman is no other than Tammy Leitner.

Kelly Wiglesworth held on to the map as she guided the tribe safely and surely. After Kelly were Joel, Tammy and Colby. After a short gap, the other four followed, Lindsey, Ethan then Tammy and Rob.

Rob stopped Tammy for a second as he watched Lindsey and Ethan talk as they went ahead. Tammy asked, “What is it? Why’d you stopped me from walking?” Tammy wasn’t in the mood to be stopped at anything and this isn’t her character at all.

Rob smiled and pointed at Colby and Joel. “Just look at them. They’re possibly the two cockiest people in the entire planet.”

Tammy smirked and replied, “So? What does it have to do with me?”

“Just do me a favor Tammy.”

“What?”

“Vote them out.” Rob replied.

Tammy just smiled and started to walk again.

^^^^

“Hey! We’re home!” Joel shouted as the tribe started to enter the thorny bush surroundings of camp Sarstoon. They hugged each other, congratulating each other for a job well done and most especially to Kelly who did her role well and flawless.

Ethan then informed the tribe, “Guys, we need to strengthen the acacia thorns.”

“Ethan’s right.” Lindsey agreed. “Last time we had this, lions almost climbed in and we all know how jaguars can jump high.”

“This would be a cinch for them.” Ethan noted looking at the height of the protection.

“Alright then people.” Joel started. “If we work together and team up, we can do tasks more easily and more faster. Colby and Ethan, the three of us would be working on the shelter. Lindsey, Tanya and Kelly, you three would be trying to make fire. Rob and Tammy, you’re in charge of collecting wood for protection and fire.”

“Alright then! Let’s move!” Colby shouted as the tribe started working their roles.

^^^^

“See how cocky they were?” Rob asked Tammy as they were collecting wood for the tribe. “They feel that since they’re strong individuals that they’re going to be safe for the pre-merger events.”

“What do you suggest we do?” Tammy asked as she tossed another chunk of wood on the pile.

Rob wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied, “Take out Joel of course. Believe me, I’ve been with this type before.”

“But still...” Tammy hesitated. “I’m still not sure.”

“Just think about it.” Rob stated whispering to Tammy. “You and me, final two people here. We’d be the king and queen of survivor.”

Tammy shook his head and sighed. “Whatever Rob. I’d let you know.” Tammy stated as she scooped a huge amount of wood from the pile and went back to camp. Rob soon followed.

The wheels of strategy had begun; the web is starting to unfold.

HONDO TRIBE:

“The tribe is basically working together as a group and I’m happy.” Lex van den Berghe relates the tribal dynamics. “We divided the tasks at hand like shelter and fire are the most important so that’s being done first. The second most important thing is water so Rich and Sue, who strangely volunteered themselves, to do the water run.”

Surely enough, life at Hondo camp is a peaceful and serene one. Michael was in charge of the fire as he tries and tries to create fire with what he learned back home and at the seminars he attended before this trip. Tina, Kim and Helen were in charge in making the shelter and they received help from Lex and Jeff. The five of them were making extremely good progress as their shelter was slowly taking shape.

Meanwhile, at the outrange of hearing of the tribe, strategy was being discussed. Richard Hatch and Susan Hawk were looking for the water hole and at the same time they were talking to each other.

“Our tribe is surely and definitely a weak tribe.” Susan noted.

Richard nodded in agreement and contradicted, “But that doesn’t mean that we can’t win.”

“Yeah sure, we can win but think about it Rich.” Susan stated. “We have a Kim on our side and that can hurt us big time.”

“What are you trying to get here at?”

“An alliance my dear friend.” Susan replied placing her hand over Richard’s shoulder. “An alliance.”

“Are you sure about this?” Richard asked getting paranoid. Susan was not like this at all. She waits and waits for something to come up. But times can change and so does she.

Susan nodded to Richard’s question. “It’s like going to be old times. You know. The old Tagi alliance. We’d get two more on our side, we’d be the unstoppable foursome.”

Richard thought about it for a moment and finally he reached out his hand. “Alright then. Till the end?”

Susan shook his hand and answered, “Till the end.”

SARSTOON TRIBE:

“Basically the key important thing is fire.” Colby Donaldson states. “Without fire, we have no food and clean water to drink so fire is definitely a key important factor in this game.”

The tribe however doesn’t have any fire started. Joel tried desperately to create fire by rubbing two sticks together and by stones but to no avail.

However, Lindsey had an idea. “How about using the telescope lens?” everyone looked at her as if that was a bad idea but Lindsey quickly added, “I mean, we did it back in Samburu, why won’t it work now?”

“That’s a good idea.” Joel agreed. “Can anyone give me the lens please.” He stated as Ethan took the telescope, unscrewed the lens and gave it to Joel.

Trying to position the lens correctly, Joel looked for the sunlight. Finding it, he slowly harnessed the heat as small sparks started forming.

“Be careful man.” Colby stated. “Don’t fall in.,” he reminded as he remembered the Mike incident way back in Australia.

Joel started blowing as the fire continued on building up. And in that instant, fire was born. “Hey guys! Give me more wood and twigs here now!” Joel shouted as the tribe hurried to give him the wood to burn up. As fire was starting to steady down, the tribe got excited as they screamed with delight, hugging each other in excitement.

^^^^

“Now all we need is water.” Tammy noted as she and the tribe started to calm down. Joel continued on keeping the fire alive as Tammy suggested for the tribe to do the water run together. Joel however opted to stay behind to watch over the fire.

As the tribe was walking along, with Colby holding the map leading them towards the water hole, Kelly was right behind him with Tammy talking to her. Rob however had a different agenda.

“In this game you have to be two steps ahead of your enemy.” Rob noted. “And since this is all-star, everyone know that my comic relief is just a cover-up for my strategic side that everyone knows about.”

Rob’s agenda now was to talk to Lindsey and Tanya Vance. Since Lindsey was busy talking with Ethan, Rob decided to approach Tanya first. Since they arrived at camp, Rob had made little contact with Tanya and Tanya did the same with him but he needed her now.

“Tanya, can we talk?” Rob asked as Tanya smiled at him.

“Sure.” Tanya answered still smiling. “What do you want to talk about?”

“Strategy.” Rob honestly answered. Tanya’s smile immediately disappeared at the word. She didn’t want to discuss strategy now so early, so soon. She wanted to play this time around after her quick departure from Thailand but she wanted to play it a couple of days later. She loved her tribe so much but she knows that Rob is one of the greatest strategists of the game.

“What are you getting at here Robby?” Tanya asked again. “Is it an offer or an invitation?”

Rob smirked. “Surely you know I’m not like that but if you put that way...” he stated smiling. “Yeah sure. I’m making you an offer.”

“An offer of what exactly?”

Rob stopped Tanya making sure that they’re quite far from the others. He looked around to see if anyone’s snooping and seeing no one, he answered, “To get rid of Joel.”

Tanya smiled and shook her head in disbelief. Here she is, trying to play the game this time around, Rob offering her an alliance and that is to get rid of someone who Tanya had gotten along very well.

Joel and Tanya had a great start. The moment they stepped off the jeep, they were instant talking with each other but there are some animosities between the two. The only thing not really that clear is why Rob wants Joel gone.

“Why exactly Joel?” Tanya asked finally.

“Joel’s...” Rob paused as he tried to find correct words to finish his statement. “Joel’s just like Dave in a way. You know? The way he acts that he’s the king and all is just irritating.”

Tanya placed her hands on her hips and stated, “So, you’re campaigning against Joel, just how many people have you approached already?”

“Just two.” Rob honestly replied. “You and Tammy.”

Tanya smiled and finally answered what Rob has been waiting for. “Sure. I’d vote with you this time.”

^^^^

“Oh guys, look!” Lindsey exclaimed as the tribe, minus Joel, arrived at the water hole. Lindsey took the lid off and excitedly screamed, “Yes! Clean water!”

“No way!” Colby reacted. “No freaking way! Are you serious?”

“I’m dead serious here cowboy.” Lindsey replied. “We have good, clean, drinking water.” Lindsey took that time to fill the canteens that they were carrying as they all had a drink of water.

“Oh my gosh. That feels so good.” Tanya stated feeling so relieved of herself.

As the rest of the tribe gathered water, Rob pulled this time, Lindsey around. Since Rob had already the loyalty of Tammy and Tanya, Rob only needs Lindsey to create a powerful four. After all, the three of the women were...

“Chicks.” Rob noted. “I mean, wouldn’t it be great that the final four would be us? That would definitely rock my body man. My dream come true. A tough chick, a sweet innocent chick and a very...” Rob paused trying to find a word to say, “a very experienced one.” He added laughing.

Rob had finally told Lindsey about his plans of voting out Joel at the first Tribal Council they go into. Lindsey, happy of an alliance offer to her at this early, easily accepted it but something’s missing.

“I just don’t know if losing Joel this early can really benefit the tribe.” Lindsey comments. “I mean, I’m dead serious in playing this game and everything but if that means losing strength, then, I don’t know. I’d have to think about this long and hard.”

DAY TWO:

SARSTOON:

“This tribe really has great dynamics. I just totally respect each and everyone of them.” Tanya stated out on the morning of day two. “We work together, we’d get along great and there’s no one clashing at this point so it’s all good.”

But amidst Tanya’s comment, there are a lot of scheming done behind the scenes. After Rob had told Lindsey about his plan against Joel, Lindsey relayed the information towards Ethan.

After telling to Ethan, the soccer player had no idea on what to do. Asking Lindsey, “What do you want to do?”

Lindsey shrugged. “I really don’t know. I mean, I promised Rob that I’ll vote with them.” Lowering down her voice, she continued, “Besides, Rob has Tammy and Tanya on his side so it would be for the best to just side with them for the moment.”

“I don’t know Linds. I just don’t trust Rob that much.”

“But surely you can trust either Tammy or Tanya right?” Lindsey asked which Ethan nodded to that. “We’ll get one of them once we know that the time is right to dispose Rob.”

“But...” Ethan commented.

“I know that you’re skeptical about this but this is how it will go.” Lindsey butted in. “There are a lot of talking going around already in this tribe and I feel that we’d get lost if we don’t start talking.”

“Alright then. I’d agree to that.” Ethan stated as Lindsey thanked him as the two of them hugged each other.

^^^^

Ethan was uncertain of what he is getting into. Seeing Joel alone by the distance, he approached him. He definitely has some respect towards Joel since he is like Lex in a way.

After all, Ethan was a winner and he was a honest man. Joel would definitely believe him on this.

“Hey Joel.” Ethan greeted. Joel looked at him and stated nothing. He was busy chopping wood for fire. “Do you need help?”

Joel placed down his machete and wiped the sweat from his forehead. “I thought you’d never ask.” He pointed towards the pile of wood in the distance and stated, “You could help me carry those back to camp.”

As Ethan grabbed a load of wood, Joel did the same and they chatted along the way. On that, Ethan finally stated, “Rob’s campaigning against you.”

Joel just snickered. “That’s Rob for you.” He paused to take a rest as Ethan did the same. “After all, after Rich, he’s the next guy I want to beat.”

“Well, yeah.” Ethan replied. “But aren’t you concerned about that Rob’s scheming about you?”

“Yeah, of course I am but with his reputation, no one would believe him at all.” Joel answered. “That is true, right?”

Ethan shook his head no. “He already has Tammy and Tanya.” Ethan relayed. “He tried to get Lindsey as well but she’s wavering on her decision. Look, I totally have high respects for you, that’s why I’m telling you this.”

“Dude, that can’t be happening.” Joel stated. “I’ve worked my ass off for this tribe and they want me gone?”

Ethan shrugged.

“That’s just bull man. The old Robassu has to go.” Joel stated as Ethan bit his lip and agreed to that but he was uncertain. There are two factions now. He has the power to choose and with that decision, Lindsey goes there as well. Who would he team up with?

^^^^

Tammy Leitner was no fool. She knows if someone will cross the line of betraying the other and she feels it now.

“I sense that Lindsey is defecting and not agreeing to whatever Rob had told her.” Tammy stated. “I know that bringing Lindsey over would be a mistake but that doesn’t mean that I would give up. There’s still Kelly and Colby to work on so we’d see.”

Tammy approached Rob and told him about Lindsey talking with Ethan and Joel. Rob, feeling vulnerable accepted the idea of Tammy to talk to Kelly Wiglesworth. After all, Kelly has no allies at the moment.

“Hey Kel.” Rob greeted Kelly. She was by the shore, meditating. It makes her calm and lets her collect her thoughts for the day.

Kelly smiled at Rob and replied, “Hi Rob. Want to join me?”

Rob just smiled. “No thanks. I’ve done meditating a couple of hours ago.”

“Oh.” Kelly sighed.

“Listen, Kelly, I was wondering...” Rob paused again. It seems to be his habit now to pause between awkward statements. After all, he had only known these people for two days only.

“You were wondering what?”

“I was wondering if you would be interested in joining an alliance with us.” Rob invited.

Kelly shook her head. “Sorry Rob. I’m done with the alliance thing. Just isn’t me, you know? Maybe some other time but right now, I’m not sure.”

Rob nodded as if agreeing to Kelly’s statement. “Just let me know. Just for the record, me, Tammy and Tanya are going to vote against Joel.” Patting on her back, Rob added, “Just wanting to let you know.”

Kelly said nothing as she looked at Rob who walked away back to camp. Once Rob reached Tammy, he whispered, “Total failure. We need another plan.”

HONDO:

“We desperately need fire.” Helen commented as Michael started the job in trying to create fire yet once again. The tribe has done everything that they have been taught before but yet they haven’t been successful.

“What we were successful in doing was creating a few sparks.” Michael noted. “But that’s basically it. We have nothing to lose. We need fire to cook food to have some nourishment in our bodies.”

Kim Johnson finally had an idea. Recalling what the Samburu did before in Africa, Kim suggested the telescope lens idea.

“What do we have to lose?” Helen agreed as she unscrewed the lens and gave it to Michael. Positioning the lens, Michael tried his very best to create a ray of light and soon there was fire.

^^^^

Susan Hawk asked Tina to go with her to gather up some wood. The two-hardworking women at camp, the two wives had been close and did some talking. But now, Susan’s agenda was different. She was determined to create an alliance that consists of great strategists. And that includes Tina Wesson.

“After all, she was a winner.” Susan explains. “If I were given the chance, then I know who to go to and now that I have, I won’t waste it since I want to be at the top in the end.”

“Over there.” Tina pointed to a group of trees and fallen branches. “Jeff was there a while ago chopping up some wood.”

As the two women gathered up the wood that Jeff Varner had chopped up a while ago, Susan started to speak.

“Tina, I’d go straight to the point here.” Susan spoke.

Tina of course knew about this. She had basically been playing the game way before they got here and she knew on how power hungry Susan could be. Besides, Tina needed allies on her side and Susan can prove to be a powerful ally in the long run.

“Shoot.” Tina replied as she smiled and picked up a few wood scattered around.

“Basically, me and Richard had been doin some talkin around.” Susan started again. “And we’ve been talkin about voting together as a bloc. You know what I mean?”

Tina nodded.

“Then that’s why I’m talkin to you now.” Susan stated. “I want you to join us in a voting bloc. If you want you can bring Jeff in and we can be a powerful four.”

Tina nodded still, smiling. “That’s great. Glad that you trust me that much.”

Susan said nothing as she went back leaving Tina behind.

“Of course I don’t trust her.” Susan admits. “Nobody can trust Tina Wesson that much anymore but I know her style. She’d join an alliance at the moment she gets her hands in one and betrays that to go to another strong power alliance.”

SARSTOON:

For the first time in two days, Rob felt very vulnerable. After his failed attempt at Kelly, Lindsey’s defecting, Rob felt very insecure. He knew of Lindsey talking his plans over to Ethan. He also knew of Ethan relaying the message to Joel. Rob was in a hurdle. In order to secure his position, he must get Joel out of the game and in order to do that...

“I need Colby.” Rob admits. “I desperately in need of Colby’s allegiance to mine. But I don’t know how he will react to my invitation. I have to get his allegiance or I’m done. I already have two loyal soldiers behind me, all I need is another and it’s all done.”

Pulling Colby out of camp, Rob knew that he was signaling that he’s trying to get Colby’s good side. Once they were out of ear reach of camp, Rob began his campaign.

“Look, I know that you want to be alpha top male here in this tribe.” Rob started. “And I’m willing to give it to you, if...”

“If what?” Colby asked looking very interested at where this conversation is heading.

“If you agree to vote out Joel. I mean, with that, you’d be sure that you’d survive the first vote.”

Colby shrugged. “Yeah, sure but do you promise me that you won’t vote me out the next time we go to council?”

“Absolutely. You’d reach the merger with no problems if you stick to my plan.” Rob replied reaching out his hand. “Shake to that?”

Colby shook his head, smiling and finally stated, “Yeah sure.” And shook Rob’s hand.

And in Rob’s words, it is done.

^^^^

Meanwhile, Joel was on his mission to save himself from Rob’s gameplay. Approaching Kelly and Tanya, Joel made sure that he was in a good position with the two women. Joel had talked with Tanya occasionally and he definitely knows Kelly from Pulau Tiga.

“Hey girls.” Joel greeted.

“Hi Joel.” Kelly greeted back adding, “How are you?”

“Fine.” Joel answered as he sat beside the two women. “So, do any of you know about Rob’s gameplan?”

Tanya’s smile disappeared. She shook her head and answered, “I do. He kinda approached me a while ago and yesterday.”

“So, are you going with him?” Joel asked.

For this question, Tanya didn’t want to answer at all. She was split into two. One wants to join Rob and be the strategist, and the other wants to join Joel and be the nice girl next door. She shrugged and replied, “I don’t know. I’d probably go against someone who I really don’t get along with. After all, its only a couple of days.”

Joel turned his attention to Kelly. He knew that he has no hope in turning Tanya’s vote around now. “What about you Kel?”

Kelly breathed in deeply and answered, “As for me, I am basically through with those alliance shit. I vote for someone who I think is a disability for the tribe.”

Joel said nothing. He didn’t know what to answer to that. And after a long awkward silence, Kelly finally spoke. “Look, Joel, just be yourself. We have no idea on who will go, hell, we can even win the first immunity challenge so just relax.”

Joel nodded. “Yeah, sure.”

CHALLENGE:

The two tribes marched their way towards the first immunity challenge on the island. Hondo was lead by Michael Skupin, his buff wrapped around his head as the rest of the tribe followed behind him. Sarstoon soon emerged, Tina squealed to see Colby as they shared a hug. Lex looked at Mike since they were both concerned on the physical strength Sarstoon have.

But there were two individuals glaring at each other. Susan and Kelly were looking at each other; Kelly was looking for an apology while Susan was looking for revenge. Now that they’ve seen each other, Jeff Probst greeted the two tribes.

“I’m sure that you’re all excited and eager to see your competitors now.” Jeff started. “But now, its time for the challenge. Carrying an outrigger canoe outfitted with two torches, the tribes had to swim with the canoe out into the ocean, light the torches from a fire cauldron, then race back to shore while lighting a series of torches along the way. The first tribe to have successfully lit all the torches and cross the finish line would win.” Jeff explained. Placing the immunity idol on top of a crate, Jeff stated, “You all know how important this idol is, so you’d want this beside your side.”

The two tribes took their positions at the beach as Jeff shouted, “This is for immunity! Survivors ready? Go!”

The weight of the canoe was hard for the Hondo tribe as Sarstoon took the early lead. As the waves proved to be a hard factor in the challenge, Hondo soon reached Sarstoon as the two tribes struggled racing. Reaching the fire cauldron, the two tribes went back as Hondo fell behind as Kim tripped taking a torch down the ocean putting it out making them go back to the fire cauldron.

Sarstoon continued on their struggle as the waves started to get big and strong for them. Hondo, after lighting their torch again, they headed back but Sarstoon was far ahead. Once Sarstoon reached shore, they didn’t look back as they continued on as they reached the finish line.

part two