You Have Negative Brain Points

This is the 5th episode of Survivor: India - Reincarnation Island.

## Previously On *Survivor...*

*Previously on… Survivor:* The tribes were swapped (Probst: “*Everybody drop your buffs!*”), Bryce won the Duel of Destiny (Probst: “*BRYCE WINS THE DUEL AND REENTERS THE GAME!*”), reincarnated into Shakti and gave a disadvantage to Gregory (Gregory: “*If a tribe is given this card, the next time they go to tribal council, they will have to vote out two people instead of one.*”).

On Shakti, Bryce, Caleb and Grahame aligned (Bryce: “*I really like Grahame, he seems like a good guy.*” Caleb: “*I think that sounds good.*”). On Hara, Hanna was targeting Ryan (Hanna in a confessional: “*I don’t trust Ryan at all. I want them gone.*”) so Ryan spilled the beans about the Fearsome Sixsome to Danielle (Ryan to Danielle: “*So it includes so far Bryce, Aishia, Grahame, Emilee, Hanna, and me.*”) while on Aatma, Tyler and Aishia aligned with Melissa (Melissa in a confessional: “*I think us two and Aishia can be strong.*”)

After Shakti won immunity, Hanna blew up on Emilee (Hanna to Emilee: “*Shut up!*”) while Tamsyn tried to convince Tyler and Aishia to turn on Melissa (Tamsyn to Aishia: “*Someone told me she betrayed her closest ally.*”).

At Tribal Council, Hanna got voted out unanimously (Probst: “*Hanna, the tribe has spoken.*”) while at Aatma’s Tribal Council,  Aishia and Tyler flipped and Melissa was blindsided. (Probst: “*Melissa, the tribe has spoken.*”)

Fifteen are left, including two in Reincarnation Island. Who will be voted out tonight?

## Challenges

**Duel of Destiny:** *Block It Out*
The castaways would bounce four blocks along a rope tunnel to retrieve them. The blocks would then need to be stacked so that one color didn't show more than once on each column. The first castaway to solve their puzzle would remain in the game.
**Winner:** Melissa

**Reward/Immunity Challenge:** *Mazed and Confused*
One player retrieves water with a bucket and toss it to another player who tosses it unto another bucket in a teeter-totter. Once that bucket is full, it will release a ball. The last player should put the ball in the center of a spinning vertical maze, and use two ropes to spin the maze until the ball is out of it. The first two tribes to finish win immunity and reward.
**Winner:** Hara
**Reward:** Spices and coffee.

## Story

### Night 12

#### One World Camp

We can see the two tribes coming back to camp, as the Shakti tribe watches on. Bryce and Grahame seem shocked that Hanna’s gone. We can then see them approach Aishia, Emilee and Ryan on the beach.

**Grahame:** What the hell happened guys?

**Emilee:** Hanna tried to turn on Ryan, and when I tried to talk her out of it, she told me to shut up.

**Grahame (shocked):** What the hell? That's messed up.

Aishia shakes her head.

**Emilee:** *(sighs)* Gosh, this shouldn't have happened in the first place, I'm sorry, guys…

Grahame hugs her, as the camera focuses on him.

**Grahame:** Well, I'm glad you got rid of her then.

**Ryan:** I am still confused as to why people keep wanting me out. It makes me sad because I really haven't done anything.

The intro then plays.

### Day 13

#### Reincarnation Island

A shot of Melissa trying to make fire is shown, while Hanna is waking up. She says hi to the blonde lady while the camera zooms in on her.

**Hanna:** This was the worst night of my life

**Melissa:** Same.

Melissa strikes the flint and is able to make fire.

The two women are then seen picking up their bags and heading to the arena.

#### Duel of Destiny

* Melissa is faster at retrieving the blocks, but Hanna is on her tail.
* Melissa is the first to get on the puzzle, but has some trouble.
* Hanna catches up, and is trying to solve the puzzle.
* Melissa gets it before her and wins the duel.

**Probst:** MELISSA WINS THE DUEL AND REENTERS THE GAME!!!

Melissa gets on her knees and yells out “Yes!”, as Hanna congratulates her. Aishia is seen shaking her head while Danielle grins.

We can now see the two duelists in front of the host.

**Probst:** Hanna, how do you feel right now?

**Hanna:** I’m actually fine. Getting voted out was rough, because I lost control for the first time in my life, but it’s actually been freeing in a way. This experience taught me a lot. *(smiles)*

**Probst:** Alright, you have been officially eliminated, throw your buff in the fire and head out.

Hanna does just that, as the castaways wave her goodbye.

**Probst:** Congratulations Melissa, you have been reincarnated in the game! *(Melissa grins)* Now, you can choose a Karma Card between these ten.

**Melissa:** I’m choosing number 10, Jeff. *(takes the card)*

**Probst:** Who are you giving it to?

**Melissa:** Aishia.

Aishia rolls her eyes and takes the card.

**Probst:** Aishia, you can now read what your disadvantage is.

**Aishia (reading):** “The disadvantage is Automatic Sitout! If a person is given this card, they must sit out at the next immunity challenge their tribe is participating in.” Ugh...

**Probst:** This means Aishia, you will sit out at the next challenge. Melissa, you can now pick which tribe you want to be in.

**Melissa:** I’m picking Hara.

**Probst:** Alright, here’s your buff. *(throws Hara buff to Melissa)* Congratulations Hara, you have a new tribemate!

Melissa puts on her new buff and joins her new tribe, who all seem more than happy.

**Probst:** You guys can head back to camp.

#### One World Camp

The tribes arrive to camp, where we can see Melissa getting congratulated by her new tribemates. The camera zooms in on Aishia watching them.

We can then see Danielle and Melissa in a secluded part of the camp.

**Danielle:** Congrats again! *(hugs her)*

**Melissa (hugs her):** Thank you!

**Danielle:** I wanna ask you how it was, but I’m guessing it wasn’t good. *(chuckles)*

**Melissa (nodding):** Yeah, but I’m pumped to be back, especially on you guys’ tribe. You definitely seem more trustworthy than Aishia and Tyler.

**Danielle:** Well, I’m glad to hear that. *(giggles)*

**Danielle:** I’m happy you’re back. I can assure you you’re safe with us. *(smiles)*

**Melissa:** Good. I’m hoping I can trust you.

**Danielle:** You sure can!

The two women fist-bump as the camera focuses on Melissa.

The scene switches to the Shakti camp, where Dylan is seen cooking some rice. He looks at Gregory laying in the shelter and shakes his head.

The scene switches to Dylan and Grahame trying to spear snails on the rocks.

**Grahame:** I got one! *(chuckles)*

**Dylan:** Awesome!

The two high five, as Dylan changes the subject.

**Dylan:** How would you feel about an alliance between us two and Bryce?

**Grahame:** That sounds great actually. I’m down.

**Dylan (grinning):** Great!

We can now see Bryce and Grahame having a chat in the woods.

**Grahame:** So Bryce, Dylan approached me and wanted to form a majority alliance with you, me and him. I just wanted to hear your thoughts.

**Bryce:** I'm definitely willing to make that a thing. As long as you and I stick together, we're golden.

**Grahame (nodding):** I agree completely.

A shot of Gregory napping is shown, as the screen fades away.

### Day 14

#### One World Camp

A shot of Danielle and Ryan walking together is shown. We can then see them arriving at the well.

**Ryan:** I was thinking about the cross tribal alliance and I think that we should create a counter alliance to fight them. What do you think?

**Danielle:** Oh, you know I’m down. *(giggles)* Who would you want in it?

**Ryan:** Well, obviously Timmy since he voted with us and isn’t part of the other alliance.

**Danielle:** Agreed. Maybe Melissa? I think we could pull her in.

**Ryan:** Yeah, what do you think about Caleb or Tamsyn?

**Danielle:** I'd pick Caleb over Tamsyn any day. Maybe I could bring in Tyler too, I'm on pretty good terms with him.

**Ryan:** Sounds like we have six! *(smiles)*

The scene changes to Danielle, Ryan and Timmy being in the water.

**Danielle:** How do you feel about Mel?

**Timmy:** She’s scary but she’s the strongest person here.

**Ryan:** Yeah, how would you feel about working with her?

**Timmy:** I’d be down, I’d rather have her with me than against me. *(chuckles)*

The scene then changes to Ryan, Danielle and Melissa talking in the woods.

**Ryan:** How would you feel about an alliance between us three and Timmy?

**Melissa:** I’m down with that. I trust you two, so I don’t really care about anyone else.

Danielle laughs at that comment, while Melissa’s face stays stoic.

Danielle is seen taking a sip out of her water.

A shot of a bird flying away is shown as Tamsyn sits next to Grahame on the beach.

**Grahame:** Hey, how are you?

**Tamsyn:** I’m unhappy that Hanna's gone.

**Grahame:** Yeah same, it sucks that she's out, us two have to stick together.

**Tamsyn:** Yeah, together 'till the end mate. *(fist bumps)*

**Grahame:** So what's goin' on over on your tribe? Do you think you're in a good position?

**Tamsyn:** I've latched onto Dreamer because she's very alone in this game, plus Aishia and Tyler are a pair, so I have no choice but to align myself with her. That's why I was dead set on saving her.

**Grahame (nodding):** Right, makes sense. My tribe is a bit all over the place.

**Tamsyn (surprised)**: Oh, have you got any allies?

**Grahame:** I think I've managed to get Bryce on my side so hopefully we can get whoever we want out.

**Tamsyn:** I'd say get Dylan out since he’s from original Hara and those guys haven’t lost anyone.

**Grahame:** That’s a good idea. I'm hopin' that we send Dylan and Greg home, and try to get Caleb with us.

A shot of Dylan walking by is shown, as the screen fades away.

### Day 15

#### Immunity Challenge

* Bryce and Dylan sit out for Shakti while Ryan and Emilee sit out for Hara, Aishia is forced to sit out for Aatma
* Dreamer and Timmy both have trouble retrieving water and tossing it to Tamsyn and Melissa respectively
* Caleb gets the hang of it pretty quickly and Grahame is good at receiving it
* Shakti is the first tribe to release their ball, allowing Gregory to start on the maze
* Aatma is the second tribe to release their ball, allowing Tyler to start on the maze
* They both have trouble with the maze
* Hara finally release their ball, allowing Danielle to start on the maze
* She quickly catches up on the two men, but it’s neck and neck…
* …until Danielle figures it out and lets the ball out, giving Hara the win.

**Probst:** HARA WINS IMMUNITY AND REWARD!!!

The Hara tribe celebrates, Melissa and Ryan even more, as this is the first time they win immunity.

**Probst:** Shakti, you guys will vote out two people tonight because of the disadvantage Bryce gave you.

Probst then gives the Immunity Idol and the reward to the winning tribe, and then sends them back to camp.

#### One World Camp

A shot of the three tribes coming back is shown, as the cameras focus on the Aatma tribe settling in. Dreamer is seen sighing and sitting down in the shelter.

The cameras now show Aishia and Tyler having a conversation in the woods.

**Aishia:** Who are we thinking tonight?

**Tyler:** I think Dreamer. She’s the weakest and we can’t trust her.

**Aishia (unsure):** Yeah…

The scene then switches to Tamsyn and Dreamer speaking in the shelter.

**Dreamer:** Tyler needs to go.

**Tamsyn:** Agreed. He’s the bigger threat but I’m worried Aishia won’t turn on him.

**Dreamer:** Well you need to convince her then!

Tamsyn nods.

Aishia is seen walking up to Tamsyn in the middle of camp.

**Aishia (nervous):** Hey.

**Tamsyn (smiling):** Hey! Who are we voting?

**Aishia:** I don't know, that's what I came here to talk to you about.

**Tamsyn:** Well, I like Tyler but he didn't help in the challenge at all.

**Aishia:** You think? Hmm, that's a possibility. At this point I'm just doing anything that isn't me, so I’d be down.

**Tamsyn:** Well I definitely feel like I can trust you the most out of everyone on this tribe.

**Aishia (nervously):** I just hope you know I can pull my weight in challenges and I'm an asset especially moving forward on a tribe of three, and I hope you can keep me for that. Cause I helped win three challenges on Hara... like, I’m in no way weak, you know?

**Tamsyn:** I'm definitely not going to vote for you! I trust you and I know you are an amazing asset in challenges.

**Aishia (calming down):** Awesome, awesome. Same here. You are someone I really feel like working with moving forward.

**Tamsyn:** Cool. I feel like me and you are definitely going to be the people that can win challenges.

**Aishia:** Yeah, okay… I just am nervous I'm going to get blindsided.

**Tamsyn:** You're not!

**Aishia (unsure):** Alright, that's reassuring. I'll vote him. *(smiles)*

The scenery now changes to the Shakti camp, where Gregory is sitting close to the firepit and observing his tribemates.

We can then see that Gregory and Caleb are not in camp anymore, leaving Bryce, Dylan and Grahame to chat.

**Grahame:** Okay, so there's been talk about us three stickin' together, so I just wanted to confirm it. *(smiles)*

**Bryce:** Yeah, I’m down. Gregory is the first easy vote, right?

**Dylan:** Yeah, but we have to worry about the second vote.

**Grahame:** Are we all votin' for Caleb or what?

**Bryce:** I mean, we have to. He’s not a part of this.

Dylan nods.

We can now see Bryce, Caleb and Grahame talking on the beach.

**Caleb:** So, it’s Greg then Dylan right?

Grahame nods.

**Bryce:** Yep, that’s the plan.

The scene then switches to Bryce and Grahame talking at the well.

**Grahame:** Who do you want to vote out on the second vote, Caleb or Dylan?

**Bryce:** I don't know, honestly. Caleb is good for challenges. But, he is a big threat. Dylan however is no good in challenges, but he does not pose a threat, strategy-wise.

**Grahame:** Why is Caleb a threat?

**Bryce (lying):** He had alliances with everyone.

**Grahame:** Wow okay, I didn't know that.

**Bryce:** Yeah, he was too sneaky for our liking.

**Grahame:** My only fear is that if we keep Dylan, we'll lose the next challenge and have to vote him out any way. Plus, Caleb has a better chance of coming back from Reincarnation Island.

**Bryce (nodding):** True.

**Grahame:** Another thing to consider, if we vote Caleb out, all six original Hara tribe members will still be in the game.

**Bryce:** That is true. I have no idea if it was all kumbaya over there and if they would stick together in the event of a merge.

**Grahame:** But I completely understand that you and Caleb have some history since you voted him out and everythin'.

**Bryce:** He voted me as well, which makes me a bit peeved. He is an individual immunity threat too.

**Grahame:** So, we're voting Caleb out?

**Bryce:** Honestly, I think it may be best.

**Grahame:** I'm fine with votin' him out.

**Bryce:** Okay, I think we’re set then.

**Grahame:** Yep.

The camera zooms in on Bryce, showing the smirk on his face.

**Grahame:** Alright, Caleb it is. Let’s go back to camp.

As the two men leave the well, the camera zooms in on the bushes, revealing that Caleb has been listening to them. He shakes his head and decides to come back to camp as well.

We can now see Caleb approach Dylan in the middle of the woods.

**Caleb:** Bryce and Grahame have been throwing your name to me, and I’m pretty sure they’ve been telling you my name, right?

**Dylan (confused):** Uh… yeah?

**Caleb:** They’re liars! They aligned with me only to throw me under the bus! I’m voting Bryce tonight because he’s a snake and you’re free to join.

Dylan seems shocked, as the camera zooms in on his face.

We can see the two tribes gathering their stuff and heading to tribal council, as the sun sets in the background.

### Tribal Council 1

We can see Aatma arriving at Tribal Council, sitting in front of the host.

**Probst:** Tamsyn, you have been to every Tribal Council since the beginning of the game, how are you feeling?

**Tamsyn:** Well, it’s been very hard Jeff, but at least I’m getting used to the game and I think I have a pretty good handle on what the dynamics are.

**Probst:** Dreamer, what are you basing your vote on tonight?

**Dreamer:** On physical prowess. Someone made us lose the challenge today and they should be voted out.

Tyler rolls his eyes.

**Probst:** Tyler, you had a big reaction.

**Tyler:** Yeah, because she’s talking about me. I wasn’t the best but I feel like I’ve proved my strength in other challenges unlike Dreamer who hasn’t been good at all.

**Dreamer:** That’s not true! You have negative brain points Tyler and you should go tonight, not me.

Tyler shakes his head.

**Probst:** Aishia, what are you thinking about all of this?

**Aishia:** I don’t know. Tonight’s vote could be about who’s the weakest but people are playing harder than this, so I feel like someone could be blindsided tonight, and I’m scared.

**Probst:** Alright, it is time to vote. Tyler, you’re up.

No voting confessionals are shown.

**Probst:** I’ll go tally the votes.

As the host goes to take the urn, Aishia watches on nervously.

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

No one stands.

**Probst:** Once the votes are read, the decision is final. The person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes. First vote…

**TYLER**.

Tyler nods, expecting a vote.

**DREAMER**. (1-1)

Dreamer rolls her eyes as Tamsyn watches on.

**TYLER**. (2-1)

Tyler is starting to get nervous, while Aishia shuts her eyes.

Ninth person voted out of Survivor: India… **Tyler**.

Tyler whispers “wow” and shakes his head, as Aishia lets out a sigh.

**Probst:** You need to bring me your torch.

Tamsyn nods, while Dreamer smirks.

**Probst:** Tyler, the tribe has spoken. Take your torch and head to Reincarnation Island.

Tyler does just that, not saying anything to his castmates.

**Probst:** You voted off the person who didn't help in the challenge, will this finally help this tribe to win? You can head back to camp, goodnight.

The Aatma tribe leaves, as the Shakti tribe arrives.

### Tribal Council 2

The Shakti tribe arrives, Grahame, Bryce, Caleb and Gregory sit directly.

**Probst:** For those of you who don’t have a torch, grab one, dip it in and get fire. This is part of the ritual of Tribal Council because in this game, fire represents your life, when your fire’s gone, so are you.

Dylan lits up his torch, then sits down next to the other men.

**Probst:** You guys will vote out two people tonight. Gregory, how do you feel about this?

**Gregory:** I don’t feel safe at all, and I don’t see why. I mean, Bryce is the one who gave us the disadvantage and is the reason why we have to vote two people out tonight.

**Bryce:** Okay, wait. I’m not the one who doesn’t do crap around camp and made us lose today.

**Gregory:** Well at least I’m not a snake!

Caleb nods at this.

**Bryce:** How am I a snake? You’re the one who betrayed me!

Dylan seems surprised by this exchange.

**Probst:** So, there is obvious tension between those two. Grahame, it could be easy and you guys could vote out those two tonight.

**Grahame:** We could, Jeff. But Survivor is never that simple. Alliances have been made and we have to make choices tonight.

Caleb shakes his head.

**Probst:** Caleb, you have been voted out before, how do you make sure it does not happen again?

**Caleb:** Well, like Grahame said, you have to make alliances and try to find loyal people. But I’ve only known these people for two weeks, I don’t know if any of them are trustworthy. *(shrugs)*

Bryce smirks.

**Probst:** Dylan, what is your criteria for the vote tonight?

**Dylan:** I’m trying to set myself for the merge and try to have the best people by my side. We need to vote out the weak but also the people we cannot trust.

**Probst:** And with that, it is time to vote. Grahame, you’re up.

No voting confessionals are shown.

**Probst:** I’ll go tally the votes.

Gregory seems nervous as he watches the host.

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

No one stands.

**Probst:** Once the votes are read, the decision is final. The person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes. First vote…

**BRYCE**.

Bryce smirks, feeling safe.

**GREGORY**. (1-1)

Gregory nods, expecting this.

**GREG**. (2-1)

Gregory exhales, seeming pretty nervous.

Tenth person voted out of Survivor: India… **Gregory**.

Gregory nods, as he grabs his bag and stands up. Bryce is happy the vote went his way.

**Probst:** That’s three, that’s enough. I need you to bring me your torch.

Caleb watches Gregory making his way to the host, feeling nervous about the second vote.

**Probst:** Gregory, the tribe has spoken. Take your torch and head to Reincarnation Island.

Gregory does just that.

**Probst:** This was your first vote, now you're going to have to vote for a second person. Grahame, you’re up.

**Probst:** I’ll go tally the votes.

Bryce seems confident as he watches the host.

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

No one stands.

**Probst:** Once the votes are read, the decision is final. The person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes. First vote…

**CALEB**.

Caleb shakes his head, as Grahame seems to be feeling guilty.

**DYLAN**. (1-1)

Dylan seems surprised, as he looks at Caleb, who also doesn’t know what’s going on.

**BRYCE**. (1-1-1)

Bryce’s expression shifts to worry, as he did not expect that. Grahame also seems to be confused.

Eleventh person voted out of Survivor: India…

**BRYCE**.

Bryce’s jaw drops, as Grahame is shocked.

**Probst:** I need you to bring me your torch.

**Bryce (standing up):** What the hell...

Caleb smiles as Dylan nods, confident in his decision.

**Probst:** Bryce, the tribe has spoken. Take your torch and head to Reincarnation Island.

Bryce does just that, seeming defeated.

**Probst:** This was a really messy vote, and more than one person seemed to be blindsided, will you be able to recover after this? You can head back to camp.

Grahame shakes his head, as he and his two tribemates grab their things and head back to camp.

## Tribal Council - Aatma

 Dreamer (1 votes)

## Tribal Council - Shakti

 Bryce (1 vote)
 Caleb (1 vote)
 Dylan (1 vote)
 Sent to Reincarnation Island:Gregory WheelerBryce Bricington

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## Author's Notes

* In the ORG, Tyler, Bryce and Gregory all self-voted while Caleb voted Dylan, so I had to switch up some votes and create storylines to make it realistic.