Bigger Fish To Fry

**Bigger Fish To Fry** is the twelfth episode of *Survivor: Guam*.

## Previously on Survivor

After Abbey's elimination, the alliances were even. Kyle, Skyla and James in the Unlikely Alliance, and Natasha, Chase, and Alexis in the Final 3 Alliance. Once Alexis won immunity, the alliances planned for who they wanted to give immunity, as a rock draw was most likely going to occur. Once they had their plans in place, Kyle tried to convince Natasha to join his side, and it seemed to work. However, at Tribal Council, Natasha stuck with her original alliance, forcing a tie. On the revote, everybody stayed loyal. This forced a deadlock. Nobody could agree who should be sent home, so Natasha, Skyla and Kyle drew rocks. Unfortunately, it was Skyla who drew the black one, and she became the 5th member of the jury. 5 are left, who will be voted out tonight?

## Challenges

**Reward Challenge:** Out on a Limb *(Blood vs Water version with Winners at War Puzzle)*
The castaways must race through a giant obstacle course, separated into five sections, to collect bags of puzzle pieces. Only one person can compete on a section at a time. Once they have all 5 bags, they must complete a puzzle. The first person to complete the puzzle wins immunity.

**Immunity Challenge:** The Maze *(Cagayan Version)*
The contestants will race through a maze of turnstiles. Some will turn, while others won't. They will be collecting four medallions along the way, they will be used to open a chest. Inside the chest are cogs, that when arranged correctly will work together to raise a flag. The first person to raise their flag wins immunity.

## Story

### Night 33

After probably the biggest Tribal Council yet, the Alitana tribe come back to camp with a lot of thoughts in their head, but still a lot to think through.

**Kyle:** Well. I mean... that was-
**Natasha:** Crazy.
**Alexis:** I was so nervous.
**Chase:** Me too! When the first vote for me was read I was so scared.
**James:** Sorry Chase.
**Chase:** Oh no, don't be sorry. It's a game.
**Alexis:** Hey! At least we all made Final 5!

Kyle is shown approaching Natasha. He then asks to talk with her, so they both walk off, away from the rest of the tribe.

**Kyle:** I just want to ask you, why didn't you flip?
**Natasha:** It wasn't the right move.
**Kyle:** Why not?
**Natasha:** It just wasn't.
**Kyle:** Nat, I need a better answer.
**Natasha:** If I flipped I would have ended up in fourth place.
**Kyle:** That's just not true. I told you I wanted Skyla out after Chase and Alexis!

Natasha sighs.

**Natasha:** I'm sorry.
**Kyle:** It's okay.

Unknown to them, James sneaks up and hides behind a tree, listening in to their conversation.

**Kyle:** So where do we go from here?
**Natasha:** I don't know.
**Kyle:** Would you consider voting for James if he doesn't win immunity?
**Natasha:** I'll think about it.
**Kyle:** Think about it. It makes sense. Plus I have no other option, so you can guarantee my loyalty.
**Natasha:** There's a lot to think about. Let's go to bed and we can talk in the morning.
**Kyle:** Okay.

The pair then walk back to camp. They find Alexis and Chase already asleep and notice James is missing. However, they don't think much of it. James is then shown processing what he heard in their conversation.

### Day 34

On Day 34, Kyle is the first to wake. Unlike usual, he doesn't cook the rice. Instead, he just sits by the campfire. Alexis then wakes up half an hour later, and she joins him. Kyle asks if they can have a quick talk, and Alexis agrees so they walk to the beach.

**Kyle:** So I know that it's either James or myself going home next, correct?
**Alexis:** At this point, yes.
**Kyle:** So here's just the reasons why I should stay.
**Alexis:** Oh, okay. I'm ready to listen.
**Kyle:**So, first of all, I don't think the jury will vote for me. I've betrayed a lot of people. Macy, Brick, Chase, Nat, and you and my social game is pretty bad. I haven't taken the time to make connections with people.
**Alexis:** Okay.

Kyle and Alexis' conversation continues.

**Kyle:** So, as for James' game. Pre merge he flipped on Abbey and the other guy. I think his name was Irvine? Ivire? Irvin? Something like that. Anyways, he made a big move when flipping, but managed to lay low and reduce his threat level post-merge and he managed to survive being in the minority.
**Alexis:** Okay. Interesting.
**Kyle:** Yep. Those are all my reasons.
**Alexis:** Okay, well, I'll see what I can do.

A big grin appears on Kyle's face.

**Kyle:** Thank you so much.

The pair then walk back to camp to see everybody still asleep, so they decide to make the rice together.

Once everybody wakes up, Kyle gives the same pitch he game to Alexis, to Chase. He seems to have no reaction and just nods, so they walk back and he collects Natasha. When they talk, Natasha listens and promises that she will try to keep him.

Following their conversation, Kyle and Natasha try to sneak back into the group as if they were never gone, but it doesn't work. James looks over at them returning to camp.

**James:** Where were you guys?

Kyle looks nervous, not expecting to be caught.

**Kyle:** Oh, uh, nowhere!
**Natasha:** Yeah. We were just looking for some coconuts.
**James:** Oh, okay.

James still looks at them as they sit down and start eating their rice, not yet convinced that's all they were doing.

**James:** You were gone for quite some time.
**Natasha:** There were no coconuts!
**Kyle:** Yeah! We were looking and looking for ages!

James nods.

Once everybody finishes eating, James does the same thing as Kyle. He talks to everybody on the other side individually. He starts with Chase. They walk to the well so nobody back at camp can hear them.

**James:** Has Kyle talked to you at all today?
**Chase:** Yes. Yes, he did.
**James:** I thought so. Alright, now I want to give you reasons why I should stay over him.
**Chase:** Okay.
**James:** Kyle is a massive challenge threat, while he hasn't won a challenge yet, he has always come close and now that people like Brick and Abbey are gone, he could easily win his way to the end.
**Chase:** Yeah. That is very true.
**James:** I doubt I could even win at the end. I think I've played a good game but I don't think the jury has. So overall, I'm powerless right now and Kyle is too, except Kyle has played a better game and has the ability to win challenges.

Chase nods and agrees with his statements.

**Chase:** Just know that I personally want to keep you. Please don't tell Kyle but he should be going.

They wrap up their conversation and walk back.

The day goes on without anybody strategizing because James is waiting for the best time to give his pitch to Nat and Alexis. When the sun starts setting, he pulls both of them aside and gives them the same pitch as he did to Chase. While they both nod and agree with him, it's clear that Alexis is considering keeping him over Natasha, who would rather see Kyle stay.

### Day 35

The remaining castaways have breakfast and open their tree mail which tells them they will be competing in their final reward challenge today, so they get ready and arrive at the challenge. As they walk in and look at the challenge surrounding them, they all gasp in amazement. The challenge has a massive water slide and 5 different mini-challenges.

**Jeff:** I see you're all looking excited! For today's reward challenge you will race down a water slide and run to one of 5 obstacles. Only one person can attempt an obstacle at a time. You must complete the obstacle, collect the bag at the end of it, turn around and race back up the stairs to your station, then slide down the slide to get another bag. Once you have all 5 bags collected you will open it and complete a three-tier puzzle. The first person to complete the puzzle wins reward.

Everybody nods, understanding what they must do.

**Jeff:** The winner of this challenge will go on a picnic to Mount Lam Lam with another person of their choosing. There will be fruit, bread, wine and much more. Let's get into it!

Shots of the 5 obstacles are shown before the challenge begins. There is a vertical net they must climb over, a trampoline, a tunnel, a rope bridge and a set of monkey bars. Jeff announces the challenge has begun and all the castaways race down the water slide. Alexis completes the monkey bars, Kyle completes the rope bridge, Natasha completes the net, Chase completes the trampoline and James completes the tunnel. They all have one bag. Chase runs to the monkey bars and struggles, while everybody else gets two more bags, meaning everybody has three apart from Chase, who has one. Natasha lines up for monkey bars, while Alexis, Chase and James get their fourth bag. Chase lets Natasha complete the bars to get her fourth bag, and he tries again. Kyle and James walk to the monkey bars as their last bag is there, but they have to wait for Chase to finish. Alexis and Natasha get their final bags and they start on their puzzle.

Alexis and Nat open their bags and begin on their three-tier puzzle. They seem to be making decent progress. At the other side of the challenge, Chase gives up and allows Kyle to get his bag. When James tries to go, Chase doesn't let him.

**James:** What are you doing? I need to go.
**Chase:** I don't want you getting your puzzle pieces, because then you'll win. So you will have to wait for me.

James scoffs but he can't do anything about it, so he waits for Chase to get his second bag, which doesn't happen. Back at the top, Kyle catches up to the girls quickly. All three of them seem to be close, it is Alexis, however, that finishes the first tier first. She doesn't hold the lead for long though, because the other two catch up. Over at the monkey bars, Chase finally finishes and gets his second bag. Allowing James to get his last bag. James starts and quickly gets the first tier done, just as everybody else finishes the second tier. Natasha notices she has placed a piece wrong, losing time. James starts getting through the puzzle and eventually it comes down to him and Kyle. It's a close race but Kyle beats James by one second. Kyle yells excitedly while the others look defeated.

Everybody walks back to Jeff who congratulates Kyle.

**Jeff:** Congrats Kyle. Before we get into the reward, I just want to ask James and Chase something. Why did you guys come up so late? Chase, you didn't even manage to get all your bags at all! Why was that?

James looks over at Chase and rolls his eyes.

**James:** I was blocked, Jeff. Chase didn't let me get through.

Jeff seems stunned by this.

**Jeff:** Oh. Alright then. Kyle. You won today, so who will you choose to come to your picnic with you?
**Kyle:** Hmmm... Y'know what? Nat, come over here!

Natasha jumps up and down, then joins Kyle. They then board a helicopter who flies them to Mount Lam Lam. Alexis, James and Chase are dismissed and start walking back to camp.

#### Reward

Kyle and Natasha are shown on the helicopter, looking out at the ocean surrounding Guam while the wind blows in their hair.

When they arrive, they step out of the helicopter and notice a picnic blanket and basket waiting for them a few feet away. They run over and open the basket to see sandwiches, pies, fruit, nuts, cookies, cakes and beverages. Their faces both light up and they dig in.

**Natasha:** Wow! This is amazing!
**Kyle:** I'm so happy right now.

They continue eating while looking at the view of Guam.

**Natasha:** Thank you so much for choosing me today.
**Kyle:** Oh, no problem. You were the obvious choice.
**Natasha:** That makes me so happy, that you think that.

They finish their meals and start eating the desserts, Natasha takes a few cookies while Kyle takes a slice of cake. This is when they start talking strategy.

**Natasha:** I have an idea.
**Kyle:** Yes?
**Natasha:** How about James, you and I vote together, against Alexis or Chase. That's 3 and that will be enough.
**Kyle:** I don't think that will work though.
**Natasha:** Why not?
**Kyle:** James doesn't want to work with me. He's angry I've been telling you and the others to vote for him, plus I think the cherry on top was when I didn't take him for the reward.
**Natasha:** Oh.
**Kyle:** We could get Alexis or Chase on our side and leave James on the outs though?
**Natasha:** That wouldn't work either. There's no way Alexis and Chase will flip.

The pair then think about the situation.

**Natasha:** I guess you're just going to have to win immunity.
**Kyle:** That's the best option.
**Natasha:** Should I throw the challenge so you have a better shot at winning?
**Kyle:** I mean... you could. Or you could participate and give me the necklace if you won. Would you be comfortable doing that?

Natasha seems taken aback by this.

**Natasha:** Oh... uh... I mean, it'll be risky but I guess I'd do it.

#### Back At Camp

The other three, James, Alexis and Chase, arrive back at camp. Alexis and Chase are annoyed by their challenge performance, while James is annoyed at Chase, for blocking him and Kyle, for not taking him. The other two notice this and so they ask him what's wrong.

**Alexis:** James, what's bothering you?
**James:** Kyle! I saved his ass so many times, and he's saved mine! We're supposed to be a team and he didn't pick me! I just feel betrayed.
**Chase:** That's understandable.
**James:** He has to go! He proved my point about winning challenges, and he's talking strategy to Natasha right now, no doubt! Probably convincing her to vote for me!

**Alexis:** Don't worry James. Kyle is definitely going home next.
**James:** Thanks, guys. But the other thing is you, Chase.
**Chase:** What about me?
**James:** Why'd you block me at the challenge?
**Chase:** Because if you got past then you would win, so I wanted to have a chance.

James nods.

**James:** Okay.
**Chase:** I'm sorry.

The three of them go in for a group hug and then cook the rice. A few hours later, Natasha and Kyle join them. Natasha, Alexis and Chase walk to the well to discuss the situation they're in.

**Alexis:** So we're all voting for Kyle, right?
**Natasha:** Wait, what? Kyle?
**Chase:** Yes?
**Natasha:**Oh.
**Alexis:** Do you want to keep him?
**Natasha:** I mean... yes...
**Chase:** Nat, we can't do that. You know he has to go. If we save him and he wins the final immunity challenge, he'll take either myself or Alexis out and win.
**Natasha:** But I like him.
**Alexis:** I understand that, and I think he's a great guy as well, but we have to separate our feelings from the game.

Natasha thinks for a moment and eventually agrees with them.

**Natasha:** You're right. He has to go. I have one request though.
**Alexis:** What's that?
**Natasha:** You two will vote for Kyle, so I want to vote for James.

Confused expressions appear on Alexis' and Chase's faces.

**Chase:** Huh?
**Alexis:** Why would you do that?
**Natasha:** Well... three reasons, I really don't think I'd be able to write down his name. I really like him. The second reason is that it would hurt to go out to a unanimous vote. And finally, I want his jury vote, to be honest.

Alexis and Chase look at each other for a second.

**Chase:** Well... I mean we do have the numbers to get him out regardless.
**Alexis:** Yeah, so you can vote for James if you want to.

Natasha squeals in excitement.

**Natasha:** Yay! I love you guys.

She then hugs both of them and they all walk back to camp.

### Day 36

As usual, the final 5 wake up and eat rice for breakfast, then check tree mail. They receive a letter about the immunity challenge. They pack their belongings and start walking there. When they arrive, they see yet another massive challenge. A huge maze stretching for what looks like miles.

**Jeff:**Welcome back guys! For today's immunity challenge, you will be running through a maze filled with turnstiles. Some will turn, letting you pass, others will not. You will be collecting four medallions at different stations. Once you have them, you will open a chest filled with cogs. You will arrange them in a way in which they will turn and raise a flag. The first person to raise their flag wins immunity.

Everybody nods. They then walk to the beginning of the maze and get into their positions.

**Jeff:** Survivors ready... GO!

Everybody starts running. Alexis and Natasha go one way, James and Chase head towards a different station, and Kyle goes on his own. People are shown getting stuck by the turnstiles, such as Natasha and Alexis, who need to turn around and rethink their route. James and Chase get their first medallion. Not long after Kyle gets his. Chase and James split, which proves to be a mistake for Chase because James gets his second medallion, putting him in the lead. Chase runs back to where James was and gets his second medallion. Alexis and Nat get another one each, and so does James. Kyle finally gets his second medallion. James only needs one more, but can't find how to get there. Over the next few minutes, everybody manages to get another one, apart from James, meaning Kyle, James and Chase have 3 while Alexis and Natasha have 2. After a long time of running around, Alexis and Natasha get their next one, meaning everybody has three. Chase and James have their final one at the same station, while Kyle, Alexis and Natasha have their last one at another station. Everybody seems stuck, but it's Kyle, Nat and Alexis who get their final ones first. They run out of the maze and open their chests to start the puzzle.

It's Kyle who makes quick progress of the puzzle. He manages to get around half the pieces in while the other two get a third of their cogs placed. After a while, Natasha is shown to make quick work of the puzzle, and it looks like it's between her and Kyle for the win. The two boys, Chase and James, get their last medallions and run back to start working on the puzzle. Before Natasha's confessional, she is shown placing cogs into their places.

A clip of Natasha doing just that, throwing a cog into her chest, is shown. With Natasha throwing it, it seems clear that Kyle will win... until Alexis makes an unexpected comeback. She places piece after piece until eventually...

**Jeff:** Alexis wins immunity for the second time in a row! A guaranteed 1 in 4 shot at winning this game!

Her flag raises and she cheers. Kyle and James are shown looking disappointed before they all gather around at the tribe mat. Jeff gives Alexis the necklace and then they start walking back to camp.

Kyle is then shown giving a confessional.

James is shown walking back and then gives a confessional.

When everybody arrives back at camp, the Final 3 alliance of Alexis, Chase and Natasha walk to the well to confirm their plans. They arrive, start filling their canteens and talk.

**Chase:** Just confirming, Kyle's still going?

Natasha sighs.

**Natasha:** Unfortunately. This sucks. I mean, it's the right move but it's still hard.
**Alexis:** Well, Nat. I know it's going to be hard for you, so why don't you spend the rest of the afternoon with Kyle?
**Natasha:** With him?
**Alexis:** Yeah. You know, just like hang out and stuff to feel better. Obviously don't reveal any plans to him but, yeah.
**Natasha:** Okay.

Natasha walks off to spend the rest of the day with Kyle because if everything goes to Alexis' plan, this will be the last time she sees him in the game. Once she's gone. James walks to the well and sees the other two.

**Alexis:** Oh, hey James!
**James:** Hi! How are you guys feeling about the vote?
**Chase:** It should be simple. I wouldn't be worried if I were you.
**James:** Perfect! Just making sure nothing changed.
**Alexis:** Don't worry!

On the other side of camp, Natasha meets with Kyle. Natasha explains that she just wants to spend the rest of the afternoon with him.

**Kyle:** Oh! That's great! Take a seat.
**Natasha:** Thanks!

Kyle starts reading into her decision to spend time with him more.

**Kyle:** I have an idea, but first, can I ask you something?
**Natasha:** Sure.
**Kyle:** Am I going home?
**Natasha:** I don't know. I really don't. But I know I'm definitely voting for James.
**Kyle:** Thank you. That means a lot. Now my idea: do you want to look for an idol?
**Natasha:** Oh my god! Yes! If we find it you could save yourself!

The pair then start searching for an idol. In trees, buried by the beach, in the well, but they can't find anything. They continue, however. By the coconut tree, under the shelter and even in people's torches. They search until the sun starts setting, but don't find anything. They eventually walk back and sit back down. Kyle then talks about something that hasn't been talked about since his first confessional, all the way back in episode 1.

**Kyle:** Look, don't be too sad if I go.
**Natasha:** Why not?
**Kyle:** I don't need the money. I have a net worth of 13 million dollars.

Natasha looks shocked by this news.

**Kyle:** Yeah, I don't need the money.
**Natasha:** Oh, wow!

They talk about this for a while before the tribe groups up to get their torches, they pack their bags and walk to Tribal Council where the group of 5 will soon become a group of 4.

### Tribal Council

The Final 5 walk into Tribal Council and take a seat.

**Jeff:** Now introducing the members of our jury. Wilbur, Macy, Brick, Abbey, and Skyla. Rocked out at the last Tribal Council

Skyla waves at the remaining castaways. Jeff starts off Tribal by asking how easy the decision for the vote was. Natasha replies that it's a mixture of emotions and good gameplay at this point and that people know whos she wants to stay. James replies that she wants him gone, to which Natasha apologizes.

Jeff asks everybody who feels like they're in trouble to raise their hands. Only Kyle and James' hands go up. He asks them to talk about why they feel they're in trouble.

**Kyle:** I think I'm a big threat and I just don't have the numbers.

Jeff nods.

**James:** Yeah, it's no secret those three...

James points to Natasha, Alexis and Chase

**James:** ...are running the game. So that leaves me and Kyle. Either one of us will be going.

Jeff asks Natasha if that's true, to which she responds, "Anything can happen." Which makes Chase and Alexis raise and eyebrow. Jeff tells them it's time to vote. James is up first, who casts his vote for Kyle. Kyle is up next and votes for James. As he walks back, he stops Alexis from walking up. He whispers something to her.

**Kyle:** Alexis. Please. Please save me, I'll do anything.
**Alexis:** What? Kyle...

Alexis shakes her head.

**Alexis:**...no. Kyle, you're going home. Sit back down. You can't do anything about that. Goodbye. Sorry.

Kyle walks back down and mutters, "Bitch." under his breath. Alexis casts her vote, then Chase, and then Natasha. None of them are shown. Jeff then asks for idols, but nobody has one, so he reads the votes.

First Vote: Kyle (1)

James (1-1)

James nods, expecting this.

Kyle (2-1)

Kyle sighs

James (2-2)

James looks confused, only expecting one vote.

Tenth Person Voted Out Of Survivor: Guam

**KYLE**

Kyle hugs Natasha, who is sitting next to him and the stands up. He hugs everybody else before grabbing his torch. Jeff snuffs it and Kyle walks down the path to ponderosa.

 Kyle (3)
 James (2)
 Voted OffKyle Stevens

## Next Time on Survivor

The finale of Survivor Guam is next! Who will go home with the million dollars and title of sole survivor? Will it be Alexis? Chase? James? or Natasha? Find out next time on Survivor: Guam!

## Author's Notes

* This episode was written and posted on the Survivor Fanon Wiki almost 2 years before published on this wikia.
* Episode title said by James