FINALE - PART ONE
Title:  "This Tribe Will Self-Destruct in 5, 4, 3.."

Air Date:  December 17, 2006
SirLinksalot: Survivor: Cook Islands
Written By:  Michele Kevany
Copyright 2006 SurvivorReVerse.com All Rights Reserved
On the morning of day thirty seven, Adam was pensive
The night prior, as if on Exile Island, he had slept alone
Adam's only remaining game plan was purely defensive
Unless he wins Immunity, he will most likely head home

Becky questioned the whereabouts of Raro's lone mate
As Aitu shared a coconut breakfast, alongside the shore
Sundra and Ozzy replied that Adam was sleeping in late
Ozzy assumed that Adam simply did not care anymore

Sundra reflected on how Aitu's destiny had evolved
"The underdogs became the champions", she'd note
Together, as a team, all obstacles had been resolved
Except for the matter of how, within Aitu, they'll vote

That emotions would be bruised, was Sundra's guess
"But, that's the game", she said, with calm resignation
Meanwhile, over Ozzy, Becky would continue to obsess
For Ozzy was a serious threat for challenge domination

Ozzy regarded Aitu's journey in the game as "poetic"
However, that something might change, Ozzy sensed
That he could be on the block was nothing prophetic
As a "huge threat", he fully expected to be dispensed

"Aitutonga" collected Treemail, as a tribe united
Though they stood as Raro's one, and Aitu's four
Sundra held the clue, and a message was recited
Shortly, they'll "run, slither, balance", and "soar"

The day's Immunity Challenge had Becky nervous
If Adam won, one from Aitu would lose their bid
Though viewing a win by Ozzy as a dis-service
For one last time, Becky did not mind if he did

Before the challenge, Aitu engaged in a huddle
Their vision of the final four was nearing fruition
Yet Adam was hoping their plans he could muddle
If he scores a win, he can upset this cozy coalition

Another jury seat will soon be an occupied space
Another torch will soon be as one with the dark
Jeff called in the five, with a smile upon his face
"Hope you're ready for some fun...", he'd remark

Before them, an elaborate "ropes course" lay
An obstacle awaited in each of eight stations
The obstacles will buckle, swing, and sway
Each was designed to insure complications

Puzzle bags will be found at each station's end
With bag in hand, back to the start they'll head
Once collected, with a puzzle they will contend
Which, "is the most difficult...ever", Jeff said

They'll construct an "eight point compass rose"
Proper assembly of which will allow a flag to fly
First to raise their flag, will be spared a repose
While another will soon kiss the game goodbye

To different stations, the final five would scurry
A variety of roped obstacles were then navigated
For Ozzy, two planks had given him cause to worry
He placed last, when an initial score was tabulated

When Adam, Sundra and Becky returned bag four
Ozzy had managed to deliver the fifth bag, of eight
With great effort, he reversed the unexpected score
Soon, even Yul, the challenge leader, he'd overtake

Ozzy was the first to have every puzzle bag collected
He was followed by Yul, and each began constructing
Adam, Becky and Sundra had eight stations perfected
Soon, the assembly of a compass, each was conducting

The survivors worked furiously, as Jeff called the play
Though paces varied, everyone tried hard not to lag
Adam and Ozzy were, "neck and neck", Jeff would say
Ozzy pushed his compass forward, and raised his flag

For the fourth time, Immunity hung upon Ozzy's neck
Aitu's final four vision had become a reality to behold
When darkness falls, and they make their Tribal trek
"The tribe has spoken", is what Adam shall be told

Back at camp, Ozzy was pleased with his Immunity win
As the game's biggest threat, it was what he had to do
He stressed the need for winning again..and yet again
It was the only way Ozzy was going to see the final two

Yul, as well, was pleased with his standing in the game
With an idol in tow, he'll be moving on to the final three
He congratulated Aitu, for the hardships they overcame
Yul hoped the internal dismantling would not get dirty

Adam, meanwhile, was having a rest in the tribal tent
He thought about Yul, and the idol in his possession
On getting it "out of Yul's hands", Adam was bent
He approached Ozzy, and articulated his intentions

If Ozzy, Sundra, and he, would send a vote Yul's way
They'd have the majority, over Yul and Becky's vote
Yul would be forced to bring the idol out into play
For the final three, he'd have no guarantee to tote

Adam asked Ozzy, if with his plan, Sundra might agree
Ozzy said "maybe", as he pondered Adam's suggestion
Adam then talked to Sundra, about Aitu's final three
Of Yul making it, said Adam, there was no question

Adam's words, for Sundra, were food for thought
For her own game, it would be a beneficial move
After all, a "spot in the final two", she also sought
Sundra pondered if it be a move she best behoove

Adam wished to "stir things up", within tribe Aitu
Referring to the seeds he'd planted as, "last ditch"
He knew, either way, his game days were through
Adam hoped Ozzy and Sundra would make a switch

As dusk neared, to Tribal Council, Aitutonga paddled
Jeff welcomed them, and the jury of seven filed past
From the not so hidden idol, Yul may be unsaddled
Once Jeff directs the questions he decides to ask

Jeff began with Ozzy, with a question about the day
"Did anything happen to help change Adam's fate?"
To Jeff's question, with a grin, "no", Ozzy would say
Immunity was all that could alter Adam's dire strait

To Ozzy, Jeff said, "just so I'm clear...Adam's done"
Adam answered for Ozzy, confirming it to be a fact
Of strategic options and angles, there were none
The Aitu fortress was simply impossible to attack

To Becky, Jeff said, "now there's nowhere to hide"
On each other, the four have no choice but to turn
Three within Aitu, said Becky, will show another side
They'll have to fight harder for Immunity to be earned

For Ozzy, Becky continued, was their challenge champ
"An interesting comment", said Jeff, of Becky's reply
Jeff heard her say they let Ozzy clean out Raro's camp
As they rode his coattails, for a better share of the pie

Becky disagreed, saying Ozzy had helped them succeed
As for riding any coattails, she did not view it in that way
Jeff asked Ozzy to address the case Becky would plead
"For me, I don't care", is what Jeff would hear Ozzy say

Ozzy said, from day one, he's play the game all alone
He'll play to win, as he's played to win from the start
Ozzy said his plan was to play the game on his own
At that point, Adam decided to pick the tribe apart

A break down of Aitu's four, Adam would undertake
Adam said the challenges had been Ozzy's job to win
Yul's job was to be behind every decision they'd make
Adam was uncertain where Becky and Sundra fit in

"They're boring people", said Adam, "that's for sure"
Jeff asked him, "did you try to work any magic today?"
Adam informed him a few conversations had occurred
He relayed to Jeff his attempts to put Yul's idol into play

Jeff asked Becky why she'd keep the idol in the game
For Yul will have a guarantee of making the final three
As for winning, Ozzy was likely to do more of the same
If both men have Immunity, then she may be up a tree

Becky said the time wasn't right for the idol to appear
Adam interrupted, offering a reason for Becky's reply
If Yul wins Immunity, Becky will have nothing to fear
For he can give her the valuable compass, on the sly

Yul said Aitu made no attempts to draw the idol out
There was no need, for as a tribe, they're very tight
Which is easy to say, when you're holding the clout
Jeff told Adam it was clear whose name they'll write

To the voting booth, each of the five were directed
As she sat upon her jury seat, Candice looked glum
For the jury, and Jeff, it was a tally they expected
The torch that Jeff snuffed belonged to Adam

The Aitu four returned to camp, and celebrated
They had succeeded in achieving their objective
Raro's tribe of eight had finally been decimated
On their accomplishment, they each reflected

On day thirty eight, Ozzy took in the sunshine
Aware it may be the last morning he would see
Ozzy was introspective, as he sat aside the brine
His thoughts were of making it to the final three

Later, the four gathered, for Treemail had arrived
They'll travel to the biggest island's highest peak
Homage will be paid to those who hadn't survived
After which, one final Immunity they'll each seek

The torches of fallen comrades will be collected
Once amassed, they must be placed into a fire
Though excited, for Aitu, this was unexpected
They paddled off, wondering what may transpire

The first torch they collected was that of Sekou
Hiki assigned his leadership a permanent break
To cast off Billy, a challenge his Aitu tribe threw
Cecilia was whom the "new Aitu" would forsake

The "new Raro" deemed J. P. a demanding boss
His torch was snuffed, to his complete surprise
Talk of mashed potatoes was Stephannie's loss
Then Cao Boi and Cristina said their goodbyes

Jessica followed, having not formulated a plan
After the mutiny, Brad had a night to call bad
From playing, Rebecca and Jenny were banned
An utterly stunned Nate was the next to be had

Candice was the thirteenth player to take a hit
Upon a jury seat, Jonathan, "the rat", then sat
Next to him, three days later, Parvati would sit
They collected Adam's torch, and that was that

These sixteen torches were soon set ablaze
Aitu held hands, alongside the smoky debris
The four hiked away from the billowing haze
Off they paddled, to battle it out for final three
ADAM