Ice-Cold Fear

by MadiganMarlowe

What do we do when in fear? As a human, we would run or hide. But as a tribute? If you run, you'll be caught. If you hide, you'll be found. If you face it? Who knows? You might even win the game. You might even win the 45th Hunger Games. Follow 24 tributes as they face their fears. *SYOT OPEN*

1. Promises

Chapter 1 - Promises.

The head gamemaker of five years - Cole Featherhide - smiles heartlessly as he watches the twelve screens that displays the helpless children of each district. His icy promise to make this year's games rather interesting is fresh in his mind. In his head, he replays the interview with the young and fresh Caesar Flickerman.

Caesar was sitting in his usual chair before hundreds of eager listeners. His wig a light purple, he gave his trademark smile before introducing Cole to the stage. Cole walked proudly onto the stage, waving at all the cheering Capitols. He shook Caesar's hand before taking his seat beside him.

"Your fifth year, Mr. Featherhide, how does it feel?"Caesar smiled.

"I got to tell you, Flickerman, five years is something I'm proud of. Since five is an important number in Panem, this year is the 45th Hunger Games and I've been head gamemaker for five years, I'm going to make this year's Games thrilling – as a treat to all the lovely people of Panem," the croud cheered loudly as Cole flashed a flamboyant smile.

Once the crowd had settled, Caesar asked, "What is it that you have in mind for this year Featherhide?"

"Many things, Flickerman, many, many things. I would tell you but then the lovely people of Panem won't feel the excitement that I want them to feel. I can tell you this, though. I do dearly promise to all those that live in Panem, President Snow especially, that this year's Hunger Games will be by far the most exhilirating thing we have to offer," Cole lifted his head.

Caesar retained his smile but inside he was sighing. He was itching for a good arena with good tributes. His last fifteen years as interviewer and all the head gamemakers had said the same at some point in their career, each and every head gamemaker somehow falling far below the Capitol's expectations.

"Of course, we have been told the same thing before with little success. Tell us, Featherhide, why should we trust your promise?" Caesar's smile faded.

Featherhide gave a laugh, "I can't make you believe my promise. Not right now that is, but when these Games finish, you'll believe every word I have to say, even if it be against common knowledge."

Caesar's face crumpled into a frown. He was sick of the Gamemakers' promises. In his mind he composed a plan. The plan consisted of publicly executing Cole Featherhide if this Game didn't turn out as was promised. He would be executed on the basis that he told a lie to the entire Panem. Caesar destroyed his frown and replaced it with a devious smile as he finished composing his plan.

SYOT:

If you are wishing to submit a tribute, I wish for it to be through PM only. The form I wish for you to use is on my profile page.

- Be creative with your names. But not overly that one couldn't even read it, neither type it. No Mary-sue/Gary-stus.

- I will take reservations but not for too long as other people may want to submit a character where you've reserved.

- If you wish to submit a Career, I will not take a goody-goody. Careers are malicious, make yours in character with their district.

- Unlike the movie, I will acknowledge the District 4 tributes to be apart of the Career pack.

- You can submit two tributes, so long as atleast on dies in the bloodbath and the other has a crippling fear. I need a crippling fear for each of them but don't worry too much about the characters that are to die in the bloodbath.

- I don't want a tribute that is in another active SYOT.

District 1:

Boy: Dart Ruby, 17 ~ Blue Eyes Arch Angel

Girl: Linphea sparkle, 18 ~ charliesunshine

District 2:

Boy: Cael Blackbriar, 18 ~ Renner'sGirl

Girl: Xenobia Flamsteed, 17 ~ K.A. HEAYSMAN

District 3:

Boy: Jacinto Wolfe, 15 ~ Xeneisha

Girl:

District 4:

Boy: Derek Matthews, 16 ~ Ivy000

Girl: Coral Swift, 18 ~ MissBunburyHope

District 5:

Boy: Ross Haldeen, 17 ~ Wind Chronicler

Girl:

District 6:

Boy:

Girl: Ashley Ryeleen, 15 ~ Dommmm

District 7:

Boy:

Girl: Ivy White, 15 ~ charliesunshine

District 8:

Boy: Ellison Perrault, 15 ~ The Whispering Panda

Girl: Nell Farley, 13 ~ Renner'sGirl

District 9:

Boy: Wester Lockhart, 18 ~ SparrowCries

Girl: Hadley Half, 14 ~ Pacesetter

District 10:

Boy:

Girl: Isis Lakes, 17 ~ SparrowCries

District 11:

Boy:

Girl: Tashanna Ulmiah, 14 ~ Blue Eyes Arch Angel

District 12:

Boy: Spencer Shadow Berg, 17 ~ nsheldonb

Girl: Winta Rose, 17 ~ Xeneisha