225th Hunger Games: Blood for Blood

by PowerPlayer

A Quarter Quell with precisely two twists to make this arena the deadliest. Tributes will fight, tributes will get blood on their hands, others will get their blood on their hands until no more can be shed. However, who leaves is no where near as simple, because for there to be Victors in any game, there has to be many more losers, and victory isn't all you lose.

1. Chapter 1

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Gamemakers Meeting

"I would like to introduce you to Zray Rischia, your new Head Gamemaker."

As I stood at his side, President Krell had introduced me to the other Gamemakers rather reluctantly.

He was an unnaturally thin man who is very short with brown hair, most of which had fallen out though you wouldn't know since he had surgery to make his hair grow back. This was the only modification to his body; he wanted a more natural look.

Somehow, even if you couldn't see them under his sunglasses, you could feel his light-brown eyes staring at you.

Those who are members of the government that had seen them directly compared them to those of a wild beast, hiding in the bushes and waiting for you to let your guard down so it can attack.

This fits him perfectly considering his zero tolerance for anything that goes against his wishes, and how he fires anyone almost automatically when he's disobeyed

I suppose this reluctance is to be understood, though. No one expected my predecessor to "pass on".

I use the term "pass on" lightly because I'm wise to what goes on in the head of my president, and what he considers passing on to be.

The real reason for this hesitance was that he killed off the Head Gamemaker, Brin Thots, because he was the one who made the alterations to the 200th Hunger Games which resulted in a boring Quarter Quell, a serious taboo for any Gamemaker.

I'll admit he deserved to die for his arrogance.

He was getting on in years yet he refused to step down because of his stupid pride.

Our president, however, was being rash when he had ordered him dead because while the Quarter Quell was boring there were no candidates to take the Head Gamemakers place.

While I know that I would make a fine Head Gamemaker I'm only being chosen because I was an apprentice of Brin's. It's insulting, but this is the only way I can live my dream of becoming Head Gamemaker

"While it is quite a tragedy, what happened to Brin," he gave an obviously fake pained expression "it is also an opportunity, an opportunity for a major overhaul."

The other Gamemakers exchanged glances and whispered amongst themselves.

Then one of the elder Gamemakers, 'Jedd Wukn, a wrinkled old man with a beard that would make Santa Claus jealous, spoke up "This is because we are getting yet another fresh face to plan the Games, correct?"

He was one of the few senior Gamemakers left. Recently, most Gamemakers had been pushed out of their positions by new blood.

The ones left were only here just because they represented what a true Gamemaker should be like, one who always thinks up new ideas, and one who was flexible with the arena's setting and natural condition's, who made the unexpected. That's what we go for.

Everyone forced to resign was well around the average retirement age.

Most left without any issues while a few needed incentives, aka death threats, to be convinced to leave.

My mentor refused to listen to anyone, like the stubborn mule he was.

Once when he fell down some stairs and he couldn't get up.

When that happened he spent ten minutes yelling at people trying to help him up until he stood up on his own and limped home.

This really justified rubbing him out, nothing short of death would be able to pull him down from his position.

He was ancient and senile thanks to the marvels of modern day Capitol medicine, keeping you alive until you need to swallow an electrically charged pill to keep your heart from stopping.

"Yes it is. Now I have a few questions for all of you. First off, what was the most significant change made to this year's Quarter Quell?"

Hmm, this Quell had quite a few changes in it.

What does he mean by significant?

"It's how the selection was done, correct?"

Brin had spoken up right before another old guy was about to.

"It happens to be the same as the method used in the first Quarter Quell."

Krell put on a look of disappointment

"I had hoped that one of the younger Gamemakers could answer, but yes. Now this question is for the young ones. Why was this done? Also you should know that I personally asked for this"

The Gamemakers put on confused looks as they murmured to one another, even the oldest seemed stumped.

Let's see, if the President himself ordered it then it would have to be to keep the Districts in line, so then that would mean that this would have to be a serious blow to their morale.

This is done to prevent a third incredibly superfluous rebellion.

These just lead to workers dying, a few insurance bonds sent to the families of any Peacekeepers killed, and Panem having to be rebuilt leading to a slowness of supplies sent to the Capitol.

How dare they? Without the Capitol running things, who would keep the country in line? Those uncouth rebel leaders! Not while I breath.

I will do whatever I can to shatter any worthless hopes they have of revolution even... reminding them of the lives lost in the past! I know the answer!

"To remind them of previous Hunger Games, which reminds them of the lives lost correct." I say with a placid face. I was trying not to show it, but I was happy that I solved he question. "Correct," and I was even happier when I learned I was right.

"Now then, I intend to give the districts reminders of the first three Hunger Games because of their leading up to the second rebellion. This will keep the Districts weak and allow the Capitol to hold power."

"And these Quarter Quells are the reminders."

"Correct, again. You're on a roll." I should feel flattered, but Krell just creeps me out. "So our main job is to add twists to match that Games twist."

"Yes, and I have full confidence in all of you to do this. We'll be using the second Quarter Quells modification of having twice the normal amount of tributes from each District. I expect nothing less than perfection from all of you." As he spoke he gave a smile that seemed almost mechanical.

After the speech was given and he had promptly left, Krell removed his glasses, made eye contact with me, and left a cryptic statement. "All of you do your best, would you? It would be a shame if anyone else had an accident." and as the door behind him closed, a chill could be felt in the room. Those eyes truly belonged to a beast. They were cold, aggressive, and most of all merciless.

Everyone, young and old was panicked, with good reason. They were wondering what they would do if the next Quarter Quell failed to satisfy. If the Districts think that they are the only ones unable to go against the Capitol's will they are sorely mistaken. The only difference between those in the Districts and us is that when someone in the Capitol is under the microscope he or she is in immediate danger.

Things were starting to get out of hand. The Gamemakers were bickering, tensions were high, two people got into a shouting match, it's a wonder that someone wasn't thrown out the window.

"Enough!" Jedds voices reverberated in the meeting room, entirely too big for just a few people discussing something, and was full of authority

He then paused and pointed to me "If you want answers then why are you fighting each other. Let's hear what our Head Gamemaker has to say" and all eyes turned on me.

You old son of a... why is Jedd putting me in the spotlight? I look at him and see a telltale grin on his face. He wants to see if I've got what it takes to be a leader. To see if I can get these people to listen to me. I'll show you, I'll pass your test in flying colors.

"You want to know what we're going to do, do you?" A few nod, though the rest know that this is a rhetorical question "We do what Gamemakers have done in the past and begin planning right now"

One person called out "That's obvious, what about if the games don't satisfy? It'll be our heads on the chopping block." He was right, but this is the only way. "Well then we'll have to go the extra mile. As Gamemakers it's our job to make exciting and unpredictable Games for Panem to watch. And as for going the extra mile we will just have to watch videos of previous Quarter Quells, starting with the 50th one. It is our duty to make each Quarter Quell better than the last, but it will be a lot of hard work so I'll need to know that you are all ready to cooperate with each other and listen to me. Are we understood?"

Everyone looks at me in awe; they really didn't think I'd take charge like that. Everyone except Jedd of course. He's too smart for his own good. "Well let's move it!" And everyone got to planning. We're going to make the Hunger Games and the Quarter Quells the best yet. And if we can't... we'll just cross that bridge when we get to it.

Hey, here's the whole list of tributes that I have. I hope you guys get back to reading this and sending reviews. Thanks :)

District 1

Male:Jake Sage MaryaBadica-Ivashkov

Female: Avery Sage MaryaBadica-Ivashkov

Male: Zeb Rendley tenrosesninefakeonereal

Female: Airian Knoven HGHPforlife

District 2

Male: Teddy Jameson MaryaBadica-Ivashkov

Female: Alexandria Marie Daniells Romanticexpressions

Male: Atherton Desby Jac Danvers

Female: Sommer Riley MaryaBadica-Ivashkov

District 3:

Male: Caden "Cade" Klump freakazoid123

Female: Farraday "Dia" Provella Jac Danvers

Male: Mazin Reniculous Jamimlia

Female:Meritxell 'Xell' Slavik Jamimlia

District 4:

Male: Cobalt Gernsey Gilly4Gilly

Female: Zea Chrysler xRynn

Male: Austin Merril neb88

Female: Lissel "Liss" Idis Mason (LISS-ell, IDE-iss) kitresskat

District 5:

Male: Dirk Crouch zorack1995

Female: Saveria Azeleck Mockingjay1

Male: Sparky Forks RhiannaNekozawa

Female: Violet Giambanco Kitresskat

District 6

Male: Giffet Langman Jac Danvers

Female:Krilvia Loress Jayfish

Male: Gamba Leer PowerPlayer

Female: Ess Vinisht PowerPlayer

District 7

Male: Angus Chowdry Jac Danvers

Female: Angela Rio An Anime Fangirl

Male: Cavet Elxor neb88

Female: Annabeth Stone EnjoyEveryChapter

District 8

Male: Tarou Orai RhiannaNekozawa

Female: Azure Farah RhiannaNekozawa

Male: Chiffon Burrel Humor Me- Please

Female: Cindia Jodoin neb88

District 9

Male: Nimbus Blaire RhiannaNekozawa

Female: Twiff Lorrie Let The Foxx Fly

Male: Orion Greenleaf Europa22

Female: Dreama Miane Kyokosakura

District 10

Male: Cohen Yokley Kiwirawr

Female: Alyssa Ruth JumpersAndKittens

Male: Gelhewmy "Gel" Dozer PowerPlayer

Female: Makenna Parsely Annie (I think)

District 11

Male: Judah Redwood DaggerJay

Female: Riley Rynne I'm busy saving the world

Male: Devonte Terrence Hayley TT Showbiz

Female: Bree Periglade Puff Pastry Breadbug

District 12

Male: Jax Throner xoxOXEmoGirlXOxox

Female: Kate Lockheart kate882

Male: Reaver Follun Bowserboy129

Female: Lily Maple Holly Blossom

District 13

Male:Wit Lore zorack1995

Female:Karea Ayzed PowerPlayer

Male: Jak Ramill Holly Blossom

Female: Aleecia Grenwood Brielle13