This chapter is really just going to Be how everyone got to the back of the Cornucopia (if they do) so Happy Reading!

Clary POV

The light blinded me momentarily as I was lifted up by the circular platform.

At first, I couldn't see Simon or Alec, but I saw Izzy and Jace.

Isabelle was staring directly ahead of her at the clock. It started at thirty and went down from there. When I glanced over at Jace, he was staring right at me.

He nodded, and I repeated the gesture. We both looked at the timer.

I looked at my surroundings. There was a wooded area to the right and a small lake to the left. Directly behind me was a large mountain range. It looked to be the main terrain of the arena. Looking forward at the Cornucopia, I could see a small field that had mountains behind it. When you looked around, the mountains seemed to be the barrier, except for the one behind me which was more of a center.

The weather was humid and chilly, but not entirely cold. It was most likely around fifty degrees. (Fahrenheit)

It was at eleven now.

The time went fast, I thought.

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

The cannon went off and everyone ran.

I hadn't examined the Cornucopia yet, but I looked at what it held as I ran to it.

There was some supplies in backpacks surrounding.

What everyone really wanted, though, was at the center. There was a variety of weapons and, to my surprise, fresh food. They rarely ever had food there as far as I knew.

Once I got closer, I grabbed a bag that I sling over my shoulder. There were four knives on the side, buckled on. I pulled one out and threw it at a boy with a spear, that was fast enough to get there before most of the others.

I didn't want to look at a person I'd killed, but I glimpsed at him for a mere second to verify that he was dead and to reach down to retrieve my precious knife. I wasn't sure how many I'd get.

When I reached the center of the Cornucopia, I had to throw two more knives that I didn't take the risk of getting back. Neither were killing blows, but enough to get them away from me.

Luckily, I found a machete and about twelve knives before I ran to the back of the Cornucopia, where we both caught our breath. We stood there, waiting for the others, who hopefully were still alive.

OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO

Alec POV

I only wanted two things from the Cornucopia, a bow and quiver of arrows. It was the only weapon I could wield almost flawlessly.

Almost.

I had my eyes on the bow the whole time. I didn't even notice someone running at me with a small knife until they were practically on top of me. Then they were literally on top of me, and we tumbled to the ground.

I punched the boy in the face, hoping to get him off of me. The attempt was futile. He tried pinning me down, but he was much smaller than I. With effort, I threw him off me and with no weapon, I could only do that. I grabbed the bow and quiver. I shot an arrow at a blonde girl running at me. It hit her in the shoulder.

I didn't see what happened next because I was already running to the back of the Cornucopia. There I found Clary, Simon, and Jace. Not Isabelle. All I could do was hope she come soon.

OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO

Simon POV

I wasn't a very good fighter. I knew that coming in. When the cannon blew, I bolted for the back of the Cornucopia.

It was just luck that a backpack was on the way.

I grabbed it and continued on my path to the back.

No one gave me a second glance as I ran as fast as my feet could carry me.

I was the first one to the back. Clary was next, breathing hard. I gave her a small hug, glad she was still alive.

After that Jace arrived quickly, also winded.

We waited for the others.

OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO

Jace POV

I looked at Clary before staring at the Cornucopia. I saw a lot of weapons and food, with about nine backpacks right before it.

The cannon fired and I bolted to the center of it all.

I wanted the axe. I didn't stop to get a backpack because I saw both Simon and Clary grab one.

Once I reached the middle, chaos began to emerge.

I grabbed an axe and swung it at the first person to come near me. It slashed across her stomach and arm. It was enough that she went down.

Probably isn't dead yet, I thought, but didn't want to go back to kill her.

I looked over at the food and found a burlap sack. It seemed like a better option than carrying food.

I knew there wasn't time to get much, though. The careers would kill anyone who stayed too long.

I grabbed some fruit, but only enough for about two days at most with five people dependent on it.

There was no room in the sack so I ran to the back. I was only attacked once.

Lucky, I thought.

When I arrived, I found Clary and Simon both with backpacks; she also had a handful of knives that she put in the backpack and her jacket pocket.

There was a machete lying on the ground that I expected Clary brought.

I caught my breath and waited for the others.

OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO

Isabelle POV

There wasn't a backpack close to me when I got closer to the Cornucopia. I decided it would be better to get a machete or sword. When I reached the bloodbath, I found whip that I thought could be useful. I grabbed it.

I wasn't paying very good attention to everything around me.

That was my first mistake.

A knife flew past me, but not with doing a little damage. It sliced a short cut on my cheek. I looked to see who threw it. There was a young blonde girl who looked too young to be in the games.

She threw another knife, but I dodged it quickly. She wasn't in range for my whip, so I walked closer to her. When she threw her third knife, I was ready.

I got down. I noticed a sword to my right. I grabbed it and kept the whip coiled in my belt at my side.

I jabbed the sword at her. It missed her abdomen, but hit her thigh.

A blossom of red appeared. The girl winced as she tried to retreat, but I couldn't stop now, I had to finish her off. She still had a knife in her hand.

I caught up to her as she fell. I plunged my silver weapon into her chest.

I mouthed the words to her. I'm so sorry.

I didn't think I could do it anymore, but I knew I'd have to if I wanted to get to the end.

I wouldn't win, but I wanted to get Alec to the end. As long as our family got something, some help.

I closed my eyes as I pulled the sword out of her chest.

That was my second mistake.

In that moment of unawareness, another knife slashed me, this time, it made a long vertical cut on my upper left arm.

Crimson dripped down my arm. I barely winced.

Turning around, I saw the thrower.

It was one of the careers. He had porcelain colored hair that whipped around as he ran at me with a dagger and sword.

{This ain't gonna be easy,} I thought as I got my sword ready for his attack.

OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO

Simon POV

We waited impatiently for Izzy behind the Cornucopia.

"I should go—"

Jace interjected Alec, "No." He shook his head. "No. If she's going to come, she'll come in the next couple minutes. If she doesn't come soon, I don't think she'll come at all."

It was a little harsh considering that he was talking about Alec's sister, but it was true. No one denied it.

"If she doesn't come, we'll go to the woods like we said and plan out where we can sleep." Clary was pacing. She always did when she was thinking hard.

I said, "Food won't be a problem tonight, but water will be."

"We can figure that out later," Alec said running his hands through hi hair, his quiver still strewn over his shoulder.

We waited in silence for another harsh minute when Isabelle came jogging from the front of the Cornucopia.

Blood covered her left arm.

Alec looked wide-eyed at her but she dismissed the look with a casual "I'm fine."

We all stood there while she caught her breath for a moment.

Then, it was off to the woods they went.

Thanks for reading!!!!

Sorry for always posting at night, I usually write in the day and post at night. Sorry.

Love y'all! :)