Your Fate is in the Stars

 is the premiere episode of Survivor: Lunar Temple. =Story=

Challenges
Reward/Immunity Challenge: Pattern Past Saturn Each tribe will be assembling rings around a replica of Saturn. One by one a contestant will run forward, grab a bag containing a ring and head through the obstacle course. The obstacle course is going over and under logs, walking across beam, and climbing over a rock wall structure. Once they get to the end of the obstacle course they will add a bag to their pile and run to the start. After all 7 rings are collected one player will go back and go to a box and slide up their door. Inside is the pattern to remember. They must then run back and inform the rest of the tribe the order. If they need any additional looks they must run all the way back through the obstacle again. The last tribe to complete their Saturn puzzle will lose the challenge. Reward: First place will receive fire-starting kit, the two runner-ups will just receive flint. =Day One= ''The scene begins with an overheard view of Bhutan, a temple is in the shot and it quickly pans down to Jeff Probst standing at the entrance. Bhutan, Asia is the location of this season with beautiful green foliage and a bright blue sky. We see Jeff Probst take a step forward and begin his dialogue. Whilst talking we begin seeing scenes of nature, animals, and the ocean.''

Jeff Probst: I am standing in front of the Lunar Temple located in Bhutan, Asia. This temple has stood for hundreds of years built upon the ideology of the constellations in the sky. Here is where twenty Americans from different backgrounds will embark on an isolated journey that will change their lives. They must fend for themselves, build shelter, and bear against what nature has to offer.

''The camera pans to a giant boat in the middle of the ocean, inside are the twenty castaways spread out across the main dock. Surrounding them are crates full of food, rope, bread, coconuts, cages full of chickens, baskets, blankets, and various other items. The scene zooms towards a boy in a letterman jacket squinting as he looks off the side of the boat with the sun beaming on his face.''

''Jeff Probst is now appearing to be on a boat pulling up infront of the castaways on the ship. A bell goes off signaling they begin scavenging for items.''

Probst: These twenty strangers have been given two minutes to ravage through supplies that will need to last them the next forty days. With a plethora of options but only limited time, the castaways will need to make a decision what they see essential and must work together with people they’ve never talked with in their lives before.

''A shot is shown where a short strawberry-blonde girl, Pamela, is quickly grabbing a basket and filling it with bananas and oranges. A young black guy is seen yelling commands at a fellow tribe mate. Fruit is flying and a chicken gets lose out of its cage. Diana, a friendly but shy girl screeches and runs away from it’s chaotic fluttering. Her tribemate next to her, Ginny quickly grabs the chicken. A few members of the yellow tribe, Han Gin, drop their boat into the water and begin jumping. Followed by the red tribe, more and more people begin jumping into the water.''

Probst: 30 seconds left!

''A big burly man with red hair is seen hurdling a giant crate onto his boat below and then cannonballing into the clear blue ocean below. An older woman is seen rummaging on the floor when she sees a rolled up parchment, Ledalia quickly grabs it and slips it into the front of her dress.''

Probst: Time! Get off the ship! Get off the ship!

''All the castaways began paddling their boat with the oars and slowly heading towards the island. Music begins to slowly rise in sound and Jeff’s monologue continues.''

Probst: This is the ultimate test - Twenty strangers split amongst four tribes. They must adapt to their situation or they will be voted out. In the end, there will only be one left standing who will take the million-dollar check and claim the title of Sole Survivor. 40 days, 20 people, and only ONE SURVIVOR! '' As the intro concludes, we are greeted at the beach where all four rafts have docked and the castaways have lined up at their tribe matts associated by color with their flag propped in the sand next to it. Everyone has their buffs on, holding the stuff they obtained from the boat.''

Probst: Welcome.. to Survivor: Lunar Temple

Everyone begins cheering and clapping, a girl begins jumping up and down, there is smiles on everyones faces.

Probst: Alright, first impressions. guy in the jacket (Jeff points to Cameron) What are your thoughts on how your tribe did?

Cameron: Well Jeff I mean I think my tribe is full of some smart people, I mean we prioritized getting chickens and of course other foods. I think we are working with some very intelligent people.

''Cameron’s tribe smiled and everyone looked around on Tubig, proud of how they did.

Probst pointed to the biggest guy on Han Gin with a big smile on his face.''

Probst: Guy in the striped shirt.

Damien: Names Damien.

Probst: Damien, looking at your tribe, none of you seemed to grab ANY food or water. Only building supplies and fishing nets.

Damien: Well Jeff, I can’t speak for everyone else but I think we’ll be alright. It looks like we have a strong group, we’ll figure it out.

The rest of his tribemates nodded in approval at his answer.

Probst: Girl with black hair.

Kylie smiled widely.

Probst: You are on a tribe with complete strangers, do you have any idea why you were placed with them?

Kylie (confused): Well, originally I thought it was like, race - but I mean we have a white girl so it can’t be that. So like, I guess I don’t know! (Kylie laughs)

A large group of castaways laugh at her comment.

Probst: Well, this season all of you have been divided based off of your zodiac birthdates. For the first time in Survivor History, we will be putting the stars to the test to see if horoscopes really do have any affect on Survivor.

''A mixed reaction was received by the crowd. Lots of oo’s and ah’s, with some confused expressions and some excited ones.''

Probst: Guy with the red hat.

Daniel (smiling): Daniel!

Probst: Daniel, on a tribe with four other people how comfortable do you feel?

Daniel: Well Jeff, it looks like we have a great group of people. I think the lack of people makes it a bit harder to blend in but I don’t plan on losing challenges so there won’t be any need for that!

His tribe triumphantly laughs and smiles in agreeance.

Probst: Alright, with that - here is your teams map and a compass. Red team, you are Kalayo. (Jeff throws them their items.) Blue team, you are Tubig. Green, you are Han Gin. Yellow, you are Yuta. You can start heading to your guy’s camps!

All of the people cheer once more before they begin walking off with their flags and items.

Yuta Camp
''Everyone cheered as they saw their tribe flag standing triumphantly in front of a clearing in the beach where they would plant their camp. Everyone set down their stuff and began talking and socializing with one another. Ginny, the loudest of the group, took the stand.''

Ginny: Well hello everybody! My name is Ginny Elke, I am twenty-nine years old and I am the spiciest jewelry designer in Michigan!

All the tribe seemed very intrigued while laughing at her confident introduction.

Diana: Jewelry? Like you cut the gems and make them into shapes and stuff?

Ginny: Mhm! The earrings i’m wearing are real gold, I designed these hoops myself.

Everyone seemed really impressed with Ginny’s occupation and liked her bubbly personality.

Ginny (playfully): Enough about me, enough about me! I am dying to get to know this fellow over here! (Ginny nods towards Connor)

Connor (laughing): Ahh, i’m nothing special you are too kind. My name is Connor and I play for the Hawks college football team in Wyoming! Home state represent! (laughs)

The rest of the tribe laughs at his shout out.

Ginny: What brings you to Survivor, Connor?

Connor (taken back): Well, I mean I guess the same as everyone else! I really want to just prove myself and what i’m capable of and of course I mean the money!

All of them laugh.

Daniel: I hate to interrupt the introductions, but i’m looking around at this camp and I just have to say - it is beautiful here!

Everyone agrees as they look around at the tall palm trees, the bushes blooming with flowers, the pastel yellow sand that is soft to the touch.

Diana: Survivor truly blessed us with such a nice island.

Daniel: Shall we start working on some sort of shelter?

Connor (agreeing): Definitely, I think if we have the guys work on cutting wood and the girls working on getting all of our stuff from the boat organized that’d ideal!

''Everyone agreed and began getting to their tasks. While the boys head into the forest area, the girls all sat down with the pile of stuff and began grabbing the fruits and putting them into assorted baskets.''

Diana: So, what do you guys think of the team?

Ginny: Oh, well I mean we have freaking Channing Tatum on our tribe so I think that’s a great start!

Diana and Ledalia giggle to each other.

Ginny: But also I really like Daniel, he seems like he knows what he is doing too. I feel like this is a really strong tribe.

Ledalia: I agree with you completely. I really like the people we have here. I think theres a good chance we are going to win lots of challenges.

''All of the girls smiled in approval of Ledalia’s statement as they got back to work. The scene cut to the boys in the forest cutting wood.''

Connor: So man, I didn’t catch your name!

Daniel: It’s Daniel, and you are Connor right.

Connor: Mhm! So, what do you think of our tribe?

Daniel: Well I mean Ginny is really cool.

Connor: Yeah.

Daniel: She is incredibly funny I think i'd like working with her.

Connor: Of course, and what about Diana?

Daniel: Diana seems super sweet, probably the nicest person on our tribe.

Connor: Yeah! I think we just got to prioritize getting this shelter made and getting good rest so we can be prepared for these challenges.

Daniel: It'd suck really bad if we had to lose the first challenge and get rid of one of our own. I like these people.

Connor: Even Ledalia?

Daniel: Well she hasn't talked much but i'm sure she's a good person.

Connor: Yeah.

''Daniel nods in agreeance. A shot of wood falling that they cut down is shown to show a transition. Time has passed and the shelter looks like it has come together. Everyone begins testing out the bed, and Ledalia excuses herself.''

Ledalia: I am going to go look for water.

Diana (looking at the rest of the tribe): Oh, okay.

Daniel: Okay, let us know if you find any.

Ledalia smiled at them before she began walking out of site.

''Ledalia quickly hid herself behind a tree and pulled the paper out from inside of her dress where it had been lying there since the boat. Ledalia stammered to get it opened in anticipation. Ledalia opened it and began reading to herself.''

Ledalia: Congratulations. You have found a clue to the hidden immunity idol. Wait until the third sunrise then report to the water well. Inside you shall find the treasure you seek.

Ledalia closed the paper and hid it back inside her dress.

Han Gin Camp
''The castaways arrive to the beach relieved after their walk to be finally able to relax. The beautiful foliage creates a beautiful shaded area for the Han Gin camp. Yasmyn runs up past their flag into the sand and falls to her knees.''

Yasmyn: FINALLY! That walk was sooooo long!''

''Everyone laughs and they set their stuff down onto the floor and begin examining their campsite. Yasmyn gets up and brushes her knees off and starts climbing up the side of a tree.''

Yasmyn (enthusiastically): These trees are perfect for climbing on guys! We should definetly make a hammock, or a tire swing hanging from here! We can sooo relax on this!

After Yasmyn climbs down off of the tree, people begin introducing themselves.

Damien: Hi y'all, i'm Damien. I am 51 years old and I work as a bartender at a bar.

There was some interesting reactions from the rest of the tribe, Yasmyn noticeably the most verbal.

Yasmyn: I knew it! I totally called it once I saw you, I was like ‘that guy has to be a bartender, he looks like one!’

Damien (laughing): Welp, you were right.

Yasmyn: I am so shocked I like totally knew! You just have that vibe, you know? You totally look like you are a people person!

Damien (nervous laughter): Yup.. I guess.

Yasmyn: Didn't I call it guys? I think I told that Zaya girl that.

Zanaya (sternly): Zanaya.

Yasmyn laughed extremely loud and then slapped her hand on Zanaya's shoulder, who quickly rolled it off of her and backed away.

Yasmyn (cackling): I meant Zanaya! Ohh (can't breath) i'm so sorry girl. I think it's the jitters!

Zanaya (chuckle): Don't worry about it.

''The scene changes to them working to set up camp, Yasmyn is very verbal about what she wants done. She is seen instructing an irritated Zanaya, and the camera pans to Winston standing there with his arms crossed looking Yasmyn up and down.''

Yasmyn: Noland sweetie! I am going to need you to set that wood plank there.

Noland (aggrivated: It won't fit, sweetie.

Yasmyn (laughing): I am sure that it will, it looks like it will just set it down.

Noland: If I set this down this weak base will break. I am not going to set it down.

Yasmyn: Just drop it, I promise you I know what I am doing.

''Noland sets it down and it collapses the beams. Noland passive aggresivly smiles and points his hands to the broken structure. Yasmyn rolls her eyes.''

Yasmyn: Obviously you set it down too hard Noland! I don't know what to tell you.

The scene cuts and Noland is seen walking up to Zanaya and Damien.

Noland: What is with this girl?

Zanaya: I have no idea but she is getting under my skin.

Noland: She has no idea how to build a camp and she's giving us orders.

Damien: Yeah I don't know about her playing this whole leader role.

Zanaya: I am done taking orders from her. I cannot take one more second of her yelling or giggling.

Noland: Should we just build it ourselves?

Damien (hesitantly): I feel like she'll get mad...

Zanaya: So? I don't really care what she thinks we just met the girl I don't tolerate B.S. from nobody!

The scene changes to show Zanaya storming up to Yasmyn who is seen guiding Winston.

Zanaya (fake friendly): Hiiii.

Yasmyn (cheerful): Oh hi!

Zanaya (calmly): I just want to say girl, I like your charisma but the direction you are taking us... this camp just ain't working out.

Yasmyn (looking around): What do you mean? I think it's nice.

Zanaya: Ohh. (Zanaya grimaces as she looks around) I hate to disagree.

Yasmyn (perplexed): I really just don't understand what you don't like about it.

Zanaya: I mean.. all of it?

Yasmyn (shocked): Really?

Yasmyn is confused for a second then she looks at Noland who has his arm behind his back scratching and Damien who's looking down at his feet with his arms crossed infront of him.

Yasmyn: Do you guys agree with her?

Noland and Damien look around and then at their feet and then nervously chuckle.

Damien: Well...

Noland: It sucks.

Yasmyn is taken aback.

Yasmyn: You all felt this way and didn't tell me? (stomps) Wow. I thought you guys liked my leadership but apparently none of you know what a camp looks like.

Yasmyn looks physically upset and then storms off to the beach to have a moment to herself.

After Yasmyn had collected herself and gotten time to process what they meant, she came back to the tribe who was all standing around.

Yasmyn: I.. just wanted to apologize. I am sorry for bossing you guys around and you guys feeling the camp isn't up to the best expectations. I'm just like really new to this all, like you, and wanted to help us out. But... (pause) all I did was drag us down.

Everyone looked around at each other and waited a few moments to respond.

Zanaya: Girl, I think you are good. You don't have nothing to worry about. We are all new to this. We just need to get this done but we need to work together.

Yasmyn (nodding): Thank you for giving me a second chance. Let's all put our heads together and see what we need.

''All of them gathered in a circle, and Zanaya put her hand in the middle. All of the other four people joined and they chanted.''

All Five (chanting): Han Gin!

''They all lifted their hands up and cheered. The tribe seemed a lot more unified then what they had started with. They proceeded to build their camp but this time everyone contributed ideas and nobody ordered each other around. Though people still felt rubbed the wrong way by Yasmyn, her apology and eagerness to work forward showed the whole tribe they all have the common goal of winning.''

Kalayo Camp
''The people of the Kalayo tribe arrive at the beach with very excited reactions. Everyone seems very relieved to have finally reached the beach after their travel. Vince walks up to their red tribe flag and stands infront of it flexing his arms and beginning to laugh. This makes all of the other players on the tribe giggle at his pose.''

Vince: Well, if I am not mistaken this is Kalayo camp!

Everyone cheers.

Pam: Oh this is so exciting! It's like our home for quite some time!

Brad: Yeah for sure. We have to treat this place nice.

Kylie: We have to make it super comfortable so all of the other tribes are jealous.

Pam: I grabbed extra pillows and towels! Oo and a hammock!

''Kylie looks at Pam and smiles. She gives her a big high-five.''

Kylie: That'll be so comfortable for night time. It's going to be really cold out here.

Brad looked around at his tribe.

Brad: Well enough talking let's get to building! We have to start before night time.

''The rest of the tribe agrees and the scene changes to a montage of the castaways of Kalayo working on building their shelter. They are putting together pieces, cutting wood down, and setting things up. It starts coming together and everyone seems very accomplished with what they created in the end. Once they finished they realized they needed to begin working on a fire for their camp.''

Pam: Does anyone have any ideas what we are going to do for fire?

Vince: Well, we could do something with sticks.

Kylie: Or like rocks. I think clicking rocks works together well - you build up friction.

Brad: I think it would be better if we have two groups working on fire. That way we aren't all just huddled around one person trying.

Pam (nodding): Okay.. we could do like (gestures to the girls) the three girls on the rocks idea and (gestures to the boys) you two strong guys on the sticks?

Brad: Yeah that should work. If it doesn't work after like thirty minutes maybe we could switch it up.

Vince: Totally. Good team work guys. I really like our collaborative minds.

All of them cheered and began heading in their own direction to clear a little spot to start the fire.

A montage is shown of the boys working with the sticks and getting no results and the girls clicking the rocks together with little to nothing coming from it.

Pam: Are you sure this rock idea works?

Kylie: Oh totally, here let me see (gestures her to hand the rocks over)

Pam (handing rocks over): I've never heard of rock friction starting a fire. These are really large stones.

Kylie: I'm not like, one hundred percent sure, but I don't think sticks are any better conductors of heat. Rocks are like, stone.

''Monique looked at Pam, who seemed to be deliberating what she just said, then at Kylie to just process what they just said. Monique seemed to know that two rocks are not conductors of heat on their own but would prefer to not say anything to avoid conflict.''

Pam: Hmm, well you probably are right. (laughs) I know nothing of fires! I usually just use a match.

Kylie: Oh me too! I wonder if I brought any.

''Kylie begins looking around in her bag, as if the producers would have let her bring a match. After searching for a few moments she gives up.''

Kylie: Aw... nope. I don't think they let me bring any! Dang that would've been super useful.

Pam: Should we go check on the boys?

Kylie: Sure! Monique can you stay here and keep working on that?

Monique nods as she grabs the two rocks and begins clicking them together. The scene changes to the girls walking up to Brad and Vince who seem to have had no luck.

Pam: Hey boys!

Kylie: Any luck?

Vince (sighing): Nope. You guys?

Pam: No, none.

Brad: Dang, that sucks. Where is Monique?

Kylie: Oh we left her there to keep working on it. We were wondering if you guys wanted to switch and see if we get any luck.

Vince: Sure.

''The boys stand up and hand the two very exhausted looking sticks to Kylie. They sit down, the boys start walking towards the beach where Monique is sitting. Kylie turns to call to the boys''.

Kylie: Oh, tell Monique to come join us!

''The boys are too far away to hear so Kylie gives up and her and Pam keep working on the sticks. The boys walk up and greet Monique who is sitting around hitting the rocks together, which is causing a little bit of spark.''

Vince: Hey Monique.

Monique (glancing up): Oh, hi.

Brad: Mind if I try?

''Monique shrugs and hands the rocks to him. He begins working at the rocks with a very intent look on his face. As he is working Vince looks at Monique.''

Vince: I like your headwear... is that... a...

Monique (giggling): Hijab?

Vince nods.

Monique: Yes. It's a hijab.

Vince: Oh, it's very.. pretty.

Monique sighs and then chuckles.

Monique: Thank you.

''Monique stood up and then walked over to the sticks, then indicated she would like to try, after a few strikes suddenly fire lit and she put into their wood and a small fire grew. The fire got bigger and grew until it was sustainable. Everyone was shocked at Monique's ability to do this.''

Brad: Woah, Monique how did you do that?

Kylie: She literally did it so quick it was just like, sparks!

Pam: Let's go Monique!

Vince (walking over): Yeah good work!

Monique (laughing): No problem guys!

Pam: Now that the fires made, we should get to know each other a little better than just ours names!

Brad: I guess i'll start. My names Brad, you might recognize me and that's because I play baseball. I play for the Cubs.

Everyone is shocked and doesn't believe him at first.

Vince: Like the real Cubs? Like the team that won the world series in 2016?

Brad (laughing): Yes, the real Cubs.

Pam (shocked): Oh my gosh, so we are talking to a real life celebrity!

Kylie: No wonder you are so fit!

Brad (blushing): I don't know about fit..

Kylie: Oh please, you are totally in shape! You even have like the baseball player butt!

Brad: Baseball player... butt?

Kylie roars laughing.

Kylie: Oh my, Brad you really don't know the whole 'baseball player butts' thing? Every guy in baseball has a nice butt.

Pam: It's true! It is like one of the laws of the world!

Kylie: I am like positive it's somewhere in the Bible!

Both girls laugh as they bounced off of each others jokes.

Brad: I've never heard of it. (laughs)

Pam: Anyways, that is genuinely cool Brad! How long have you been doing that?

Brad: For about seven years now. Since I was 21.

Kylie: Oooh.

Pam: Are you any good?

Brad (laughing): Well i'm still on the team, aren't I?

Both girls erupt into laughter.

Pam: I guess that's my answer!

The tribe continues talking and music starts playing an a shot of the fire that Monique lit is shown then transitions to a shot of the sun.

Tubig Camp
''A shot of the sun in the sky is shown and then it pans down to the blue tribe arriving at there beach after they had already set their stuff down. =Day Two=

Yuta Camp
=Day Three=

Polls
Favorite tribe? Kalayo Tubig Han Gin Yuta Favorite contestant on Tubig? Alyssa Zachary Cameron Stacey Johnathan Favorite contestant on Han Gin? Zanaya Yasmyn Winston Damien Noland Favorite contestant on Kalayo? Kylie Brad Monique Vince Pam Favorite contestant on Yuta? Diana Ledalia Ginny Daniel Connor What tribe do you want to see more of? Tubig Han Gin Yuta Kalayo