End of an Era

**End of an Era** is the eighth episode of Survivor: Huahine

## Story

### Haapu

Jackson, Joshua, Kara, Paul, Raj, and Shelly arrive back at camp after blindsiding Ryon. Jackson and Paul congratulate Joshua and Shelly on their big move. They thank them, and announce that they're heading off to bed. Everybody starts filing out of the campsite, leaving only Jackson and Paul. Paul sighs, and says that he's really sad Ryon's gone. Jackson nods, and says the merge will be a lot harder without him. The duo agree that they need to stick together no matter what now.

### Maeva

As soon as the Maeva tribe comes back from tribal, arguments begin. Iris defends her move, but everybody else is angry at her. Nobody is more livid than Frank, who calls Iris selfish, and says that he would have never expected her to go behind his back the way she did. He shouts at her, saying that this isn't what supposed closest allies are supposed to do to each other. Iris scoffs, and tells him it isn't a big deal, but Franks cuts her off and tells her to forget about their alliance, because he's done with her. He then storms off, with Lisa and Nina by his side, both throwing dirty looks at Iris on their way out. Iris scoffs and shakes her head, and Finn stands by her side looking awkward.

### Merge

**MAEVA**

**HAAPU**

The two tribes meet up on the beach. Jeff announces that Ryon was voted off on the Haapu tribe, and Joanna was voted off on the Maeva tribe. Ryon's departure doesn't provoke an emotional response from anybody on the Maeva tribe, but Kara's sudden sequel of excitement scares everybody.

Once Kara has composted herself, Jeff says that it's been a tough twenty two days, but the game will change once more. The castaways know what's about to come and look excited. Jeff tells everybody to drop their buffs, they're finally merging! Everybody celebrates and cheers as they drop their buffs.

Jeff comes around with a plate of new buffs, which everybody puts on, officially signifying the start of their new tribe.

**MERGED TRIBE**

### Merged Tribe

Finn, Frank, Iris, Jackson, Joshua, Kara, Lisa, Nina, Paul, Raj, and Shelly walk into the old Haapu beach, now making up the merged tribe. Upon arrival, there is a long table set out with all sorts of foods and drinks. Excited, the castaways run to the table and begin serving themselves. Over the feast, everybody greets each other and introduces themselves. As Jackson turns over his napkin, he notices a small scroll. He quickly hides it in his pants.

As the conversation continues, Jackson quietly slips out of his seat into the forest. He pulls out the scroll and begins reading, confirming to himself that it is the idol clue. He jumps out of excitement, but composes himself. He begins the search, looking in different bushes, trees, and other various landmarks, before finally stumbling across a package in a tree stump. He pumps his fist and quietly celebrates. He pockets the idol and makes his way back to the feast, where people are still talking.

Once the feast has ended, Finn and Kara urgently hurry off by themselves. Once they are alone, they hug each other tightly giggling to themselves. After what seems like an eternity of hugging, they excitedly exclaim that they're back together. Kara says she was so worried that Finn would go home last night, and Finn says he was too. Finn fills Kara in on what happened during the Emily vote-off, and how Iris played her idol on him, voiding everybody's votes minus theirs. Kara looks shocked, and says that she doesn't like Lisa, Nina, or Frank anymore. The two giggle some more.

Joshua and Shelly are talking in the woods when Iris approaches them. She tells the two of them about how Frank completely blew up on her last night after tribal, and that he needs to go. Surprised by this out of the blue and sudden statement, both Joshua and Shelly ask Iris about what exactly happens. Scoffing, Iris explains the idol play and how Frank no longer wants to work with her. She then says that since they were on the original alliance together on Maeva, they should be aligned against Frank.

Frank approaches Joshua and Shelly. He begins to explain what happened at the last tribal, but Joshua tells him that they've already heard from Iris. Frank looks surprised, and asks them if she's already being going around asking people to vote with them. Shelly replies saying that it seems like it. Frank sighs, and says that they were aligned on their original tribes, so he'd appreciate it if he backs him up here, because it looks like Iris and him are going to be in a metaphorical war.

Joshua and Shelly talk alone. They both express their shock at the sudden downfall of their original alliance. Shelly says that she's really sad, because she planned to work with both Iris and Frank at the merge. Joshua agrees, and says that it's unfortunate. However, they best wait for a while before making a decision on which way to go. Shelly nods.

As the afternoon turns into early evening, the merged tribe is sitting around the campsite. Kara brings up the idea of a tribe name, which gets the conversation flowing. There are a couple of suggestions being thrown around. Joshua says that before leaving for the game he studied a bit of Tahitian. He said that Roro means together in Tahitian, signifying how the divided tribes have now come together, to make one. Everybody loves it, and agree to name themselves Roro.

### Challenge

**RORO**

The new merged tribe walk onto the beach in front of Jeff. He greets the castaways, and asks what they have decided to name themselves. Joshua tells Jeff that they have named themselves Roro, which means together in Tahitian. Jeff nods and announces that they will be playing **When It Rains, It Pours**. The castaways will be tied to a bucket of water by their wrists, therefore must hold their arms up above their heads. If a castaway's arm drops, the bucket of water will fall on the castaway, eliminating them from the challenge.

Survivors ready? GO!

The castaways are in place, as Finn, Kara, and Iris struggle already. Finn is the first to drop, followed by Kara. Out of nowhere, Joshua drops. He swears, frustrated with himself. Iris is the next to be eliminated, after struggling for a while. After this, everybody looks solid. It's not for another fifteen minutes before Raj and Nina drop, followed by Frank. Jackson is the next to be eliminated, unexpectedly dropping after looking good. When Paul drops, it's Lisa vs Shelly. Everybody seems surprised Shelly has lasted this long, but both women look in the zone. After a tough battle, Shelly finally falls, meaning Lisa has won individual immunity once more.

Jeff puts the immunity necklace on Lisa, who is smiling brightly. He tells everybody that Lisa cannot be voted off tonight, and has a one in ten shot of winning this game. Everybody heads back to camp.

### Roro

Upon arriving back at camp, Lisa is praised for winning her second immunity challenge in a row. Jackson jokes, saying that she needs to give them all a chance, causing everybody to laugh. Lisa thanks everyone and hangs her necklace up on a tree.

Iris, Finn, and Kara are going for a swim together. Having never played together yet, Iris and Kara get to know each other. They share stories about their everyday lives, before the conversation evolves into game talk. Iris explains the current situation to the both of them, about how Frank is going around to people trying to vote her off already. She asks Finn if he's still good with her, especially since she played her idol on him. Finn nods enthusiastically, saying he's voting with her tonight. Kara says that a friend of Finn's is a friend of hers, so she's voting with her as well. Iris smiles, and thanks the both of them.

Lisa and Nina are laughing together about things outside of the game, when they're approached by Frank. He asks if he's welcomed into the conversation, and the two women welcome him with open arms. He thanks them, and asks where they're voting tonight. Nina says they haven't given it much thought. Lisa assumes he's wanting to vote for Iris, which Frank confirms. He says that her stunt on Joanna was the ultimate betrayal, and it proves she's an unreliable player who needs to be voted out. Lisa and Nina immediately agree, and ask who else Frank has on his side. Frank responds saying nobody yet, but he's hopeful that Shelly and Joshua will join them. However, the three of them voting together is a start.

Frank then walks up to Jackson and Paul, who are talking in the forest. Frank tells them all about what Iris did, and the reasons he wants her out. Paul nods and Jackson listens, intrigued. Frank asks if he's willing to vote with him tonight, and send out Iris. Jackson says that he's open to that idea, and Paul agrees. Frank thanks both of them and walks off.

Raj is sitting in the shelter alone as Iris approaches him. She asks if Frank has talked to him about the vote yet. Raj bitterly says that nobody's talked to him at all, he's just been sitting in the shelter alone for the whole afternoon. Iris laughs, then tells him she'd love for him to vote with her against Frank. Raj shrugs, and says sure. Iris responds by thanking him.

The afternoon progresses into evening as Jackson and Paul approach Raj. Jackson asks Raj who he's voting for, and Raj says that he really doesn't care, as long as it's not him. Paul fills him in on the whole Iris vs Frank situation. Raj asks where Kara is voting. Jackson says that from the conversations he's had, it seems like Kara is voting with Iris against Frank. Raj laughs and tells them that he knows where his vote is going then, and walks off, leaving Jackson and Paul looking at each other confused.

Just after Raj leaves Jackson and Paul, Finn walks up to them. He asks if they're voting with Iris tonight. Jackson says that they're not sure yet. A look of horror washes over Finn's face. He begs them to vote against Frank, saying that Iris saved him last round, so they have to align with her. Paul says that they don't know which way is the best way to go. Finn cries out saying that they promised if he voted Donna out they would all work together. Jackson sighs, and apologises, saying they just need some time to think about it. Finn pleads them to vote with him, and then leaves.

As the tribe members are packing up for tribal, Frank runs into Joshua and Shelly. Frank asks if they're on his side, and Shelly says they don't know yet. It's been such a confusing few days, and there's been so much going on. Frank sighs, and says that he would have hoped they came to his defence. He then walks off, leaving Joshua and Shelly overwhelmed. Iris then walks over to them and asks if they're still on good terms. Joshua repeats what they said to Frank, about how they still need to work through their options. Iris sighs, but says she understands.

### Tribal Council

Finn, Frank, Iris, Jackson, Joshua, Kara, Lisa, Nina, Paul, Raj, and Shelly arrive at the tribal council area. Once seated, Jeff congratulates them all on making the merge. He asks Finn how they're getting on as a tribe. Finn says that things have been crazy, and the tribe is completely scrambled. Jeff looks surprised, and asks Joshua if he agrees. Joshua laughs, and says he's never agreed to a statement more. He's not sure if anybody knows what the outcome of tribal will be. Jeff nods, and asks Iris why everything has gone so crazy. Iris says that Frank's simply holding a grudge against her for making a good game move that he didn't like. Frank shakes his head and tells Iris that she's being unfair, and she knows that. Iris scoffs, and says she's just telling it how it is. Jeff then asks Jackson what he's basing his vote off of tonight. Jackson says he's doing what's best for his game, but isn't too confident about what that is. Jeff turns to Shelly and asks the same question. Shelly says she's basing her vote off of the bigger picture, and who she can trust going forward.

Jeff says it's time to vote. The eleven castaways all cast their vote, which Jeff collects. He asks if anybody has an idol they want to play, but nobody stands up. Jeff begins reading the votes.

First vote...

**FRANK.**

Frank nods, expecting to receive votes.

**IRIS.**

Iris scoffs and turns to Finn, telling him that it's ridiculous.

**FRANK.**

**IRIS.**

That's two votes Iris, two votes Frank...

**FRANK.**

**IRIS.**

**FRANK.**

Frank starts getting nervous.

**IRIS.**

Iris also begins to get nervous.

**FRANK.**

**IRIS.**

That's five votes Iris, five votes Frank, one vote left...

Both Iris and Frank look extremely scared.

Ninth person voted out of Survivor: Huahine and the first member of the jury...

**IRIS.**

A few people look shocked, others relieved. Iris scoffs and shakes her head, saying that it's laughable. She gets up and hugs Kara, then kisses Finn on the cheek. She wishes them good luck. Jeff snuffs her torch and Iris begins walking out of tribal council. The tribe pack their belongings and head back to camp.