It's Gender Wars

**It's Gender Wars** is the fourth episode of *Survivor: Guam*.

## Previously on Survivor

Sam continued to make enemies on his tribe, turning his only ally, Anita, against him. After the major fight, Sam threw his tribe's rice into the fire, leaving them with no source of food. At the Qutana tribe, Stephanie styled the girl's hair, solidifying her bond with Natasha. At the reward challenge, James scored every single point for his tribe, winning them a fruit feast. Once Alico finished eating, James found an idol clue underneath the picnic basket. At the immunity challenge, Qutana won by a score of 4 - 1, sending Alico back to Tribal Council. The Core Four alliance targeted Sam for being rude and throwing out the rice. Also annoyed by his attitude, Anita and Wilbur voted with them, sending Sam home. 13 are left, who will be voted out tonight?

## Challenges

**Reward Challenge:** *Get a Grip*
Each castaway will hang onto a pole for as long as possible. They can hold onto the pole and support themselves with footholds. The last person holding onto their pole without touching the ground wins reward for their tribe.
**Reward:** Letters from home

**Immunity Challenge:** *Buried Puzzle*
One castaway will dig into a large pit of sand until they find a bag consisting of puzzle pieces, then another castaway will retrieve a bag. Once all 5 bags have been collected, one person from each tribe will complete the puzzle. The first person to complete the puzzle wins immunity for their tribe.

## Story

### Night 9

After voting out Sam, the Alico tribe walk into their camp and start celebrating. They each grab a slice of watermelon as a reward. Wilbur thought the tribe was voting him out last night so he thanks the tribe for keeping him.

Once they finish eating and talking, they sleepily walk to the shelter and fall asleep.

### Day 10

The girls walk to the water well to collect water. Once they arrive, they fill up their bottles with water. Once they finish, Macy talks about a potential female alliance.

**Macy:** What do you think about an alliance, just us four.
**Natasha:** I'm happy with that.
**Alexis:** Sure.
**Stephanie:** We would take out the men one by one. It would be iconic.
**Macy:** Yes! I'm glad that we're all on board!
**Alexis:** Let's talk more after the challenge. I'm happy with this alliance though.
**Natasha:**Agreed.

After the alliance was made, Alexis walks back to camp. After a while, she pulls Brick aside and begins walking to the back of the forest. Far away from the rest of the tribe. Alexis told him about the all-female alliance and Brick told her about the all-male alliance. They both said that they are loyal to each other, despite the other alliances being formed.

At the Alico camp, The Core Four walked away to talk about what to do, should they lose the immunity challenge. They talk about who to keep around, Anita or Wilbur.

**Abbey:** Who are we gonna vote next?
**James:** I've been thinking about this. We could easily manipulate Anita, look how quickly she turned on Sam. Whereas Wilbur does what he wants, and is very likeable, making him a threat.
**Irvin:** So it's Wilbur then?
**Skyla:** That's a shame. I like Wilbur.
**Irvin:** I think we all do.

### Day 11

The tribes receive tree mail, hinting at the best reward yet, exciting the tribes. When they arrive at the challenge, Jeff tells the castaways that they will need to hold onto a long pole for as long as they can. They must only use small footholds and their hands to hold themselves up. The last tribe with people remaining wins reward. Shortly after, Jeff reveals what they are playing for. A few contestants gasp when they see letters from their families. Natasha sits out and the other castaways climb onto their pole, Jeff informs them that the challenge has started.

James drops almost instantly. 🔴5🔵6
Evening the numbers, Chase drops. 🔴5🔵5
After a while, Anita drops. 🔴4🔵5
Stephanie drops. 🔴4🔵4
Brick drops since he is very tall and heavy. 🔴4🔵3
Evening the numbers once again, Skyla drops. 🔴3🔵3
Irvin drops straight after her. 🔴2🔵3
Macy drops. 🔴2🔵2
Wilbur drops, leaving only Abbey on the pole for Alico. 🔴1🔵2
Kyle drops. Abbey and Alexis are the only people left in the challenge. 🔴1🔵1
Abbey drops, meaning Qutana wins reward! 🔴0🔵1

The Qutana tribe scream and celebrate while they receive their taste from. The most noticeable is Stephanie. She screams in a high pitched tone when Jeff gives her tribe the letters. They walk back to their camp joyfully. Alico doesn't radiate the same energy while they walk back to camp.

Once the Qutana tribe return to camp, they sit around the fire and take turns reading their letters. Stephanie is the first person to read a letter, and instantly starts crying. She tells the tribe that her sister means everything to her.

The Alico tribe comes back from the challenge in a glum mood. Abbey apologises for dropping but the rest of the tribe comforts her, telling her that it wasn't a big deal. After Wilbur cooks some rice for the tribe, James, Irvin, Anita and Wilbur walk to the well.

**Wilbur:** Where are your heads at?
**Anita:**Well, I'm obviously in the minority with you.
**James:**I wouldn't say that.
**Anita:** Obviously we are. You two, Abbey and Skyla are the majority right now.
**Irvin:** So you want us to join you?
**Wilbur:** Yes.
**James:** Okay. We're not opposed to an alliance.
**Wilbur:** We'll give you time to think, but just remember that when the merge comes you have a better shot with us. Abbey is a strong physical player and Skyla is strong socially.

After the conversation, Irvin and James walk into the forest. They both talk about how happy they are to be in the middle, holding all the power. They talk about which alliance would be better for them in the long run.

**James:** If we flip on Abbey and Skyla, then we may seem untrustworthy. I think that we should stick to The Core Four.
**Irvin:** Agreed.

Once Irvin starts walking back to camp, James starts following the map. After a while, he finds a big tree. He starts climbing it. Near the top of the tree, he notices a large rock, wedged in between two branches. Once he manages to lift the rock, he finds the idol.

### Day 12

Both tribes meet at the location of the next immunity challenge. Jeff informs them that 5 tribe members will take turns digging in a pit of sand to collect bags, which the puzzle pieces are located inside. Once all 5 bags have been collected, the remaining tribe member will solve the puzzle. The first tribe to solve the puzzle wins immunity. For Qutana, Chase sits out and Natasha decides to work on the puzzle. Alico all agree that James would be the best choice for their tribe.

Once the challenge starts, Brick and Wilbur are the first to run out. Brick finds his bag, shortly followed by Wilbur. Kyle and Abbey are the next to go. Kyle finds his bag and Macy searches for another one. Abbey finds a bag for Alico, sending Irvin into the pit. Irvin finds a bag, putting Alico in the lead. Skyla runs out just as Macy finds a bag. Alexis takes her place. Both girls find a bag at the same time. Stephanie and Anita are the last to find a bag. Stephanie finds a one and so does Anita, giving neither tribe a lead on the puzzle. Natasha placed the first piece, but her lead didn't last for long. James is really good at puzzles, so he managed to win immunity for his tribe.

Once Qutana returns to camp, the girls walk away. They decide that Brick and Kyle are good at challenges, so it would be best to vote for Chase. Before walking back to camp, they make up a secret handshake then chant 'girl alliance'.

Once the four girls walk back to camp, Natasha, Macy and Stephanie walk to the beach to collect shells, giving Alexis and Brick time to sneak off to the well. Alexis fills Brick in on the conversations she just had with the other three girls.

**Alexis:** They're voting Chase.
**Brick:** Phew.
**Alexis:** But I have better news.
**Brick:** What?
**Alexis:** I have an idol.

Brick picks up Alexis and spins around in celebration.

**Brick:** No way!
**Alexis:** Yes way! I'm going to give it to you, okay?
**Brick:** Okay, thank you so much! Who should I tell the boys to vote?
**Alexis:** Probably Stephanie. She's social, likeable and knows how to make an alliance. She could hurt both of us in the long run.
**Brick:** Ok, I'll convince them to vote for Stephanie. Thank you so much!
**Alexis:** No problem.

Alexis joins the girls to collect shells by the beach. They had already collected many, but Alexis convinced them to collect more so that Brick would have time to talk to Kyle and Chase.

**Kyle:** I think it's over for us.
**Chase:** Yeah. If only we didn't vote Borris out.
**Brick:** Don't worry.
**Kyle:** Why not?
**Brick:** I have an idol!
**Chase:** No you don't!
**Brick:** I do!
**Kyle:** Oh my god.
**Brick:** I think they're going to vote for you, Chase. You're the weakest in challenges, so I'll play it on you.
**Chase:** Fair.
**Brick:** Anyways, I was thinking that we should vote for Stephanie.
**Kyle:** Okay. Done.

## Tribal Council

Once the Qutana tribe arrives at Tribal Council, Jeff asks them which alliances have formed, if any.
**Stephanie:** There are alliances based on gender, Jeff.
**Jeff:** Really?
**Brick:** Yeah, it's gender wars.
**Jeff:** So basically, the males are screwed.
**Kyle:** On paper, yes.
Jeff brings up idols, but nobody reveals that they have one. Then the castaways start voting. Brick is up first.

Alexis is up next.

Jeff collects the votes and walks back to the contestants.

**Jeff:** If anybody has a hidden immunity idol, and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.

Everybody looks around and eventually, Brick stands up. The girls look at each other, but when they look away, Alexis quietly giggles to herself.

**Brick:** Yes Jeff. I have the idol, However, I don't want to play it for myself. I'm playing this for Chase. I get the impression he's getting votes tonight.

**Macy:** Oh my god.
**Stephanie:** S\*\*\*

Jeff confirms Brick's idol is valid, and he reads the votes.

First Vote: Chase **DOES NOT COUNT** (0)

Chase **DOES NOT COUNT** (0)

Chase **DOES NOT COUNT** (0)

Chase **DOES NOT COUNT** (0)

Stephanie (1)

Stephanie smiles

Fourth Person Voted Out Of Survivor: Guam...

**STEPHANIE**

Stephanie smiles and jumps out of her seat. She hugs the girls and congratulates the boys for their big move. Jeff snuffs her torch and Stephanie walks away. The tribe walks back to camp - some with pleased faces and others with confused ones.

 Stephanie (3)
 Chase(Used Hidden Immunity Idol)

## Next Time on Survivor

A tribe swap will shake up the rest of the game. Will each tribe stick together or will new alliances be formed? Can the Qutana tribe reunite? 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 Brick, about the alliances forming.