A Song for Gold Eyes

by hazelgrrrl

42 years after the rebellion fails, a well-trained Career known as Henri Romulus feels as though he has what it takes to win the Games. He finds himself facing a very different battle than he expected.

11. Chapter 11

I do not remember sleeping, but I wake up with friends. I do not remember last night, but I see Shine and Clarissa, and know that I am safe.

It is night time, but I know time has passed.

I hear the anthem and move anxiously to see those who have joined the river to sing her songs.

Tara, Leonidas, Liam, Emma, and Phoenix are all dead.

After that is announced, the Gamemakers say that there will be a feast for the final six tributes on the third floor. This has to be one of the fastest Games in history—it's day three and already 75% of the tributes are dead.

"Cypress killed Kyy," I say to my allies. They don't look surprised.

"We know," they say.

"I killed Glow. I didn't mean to but-"

"We know."

So we walk in silence to the stairs. Clarissa walks behind us, and I hear a grunt, and then a thud. I turn my head and see, as a cannon fires, that Shine is now dead.

"I killed Shine," she says.

"I know," I reply, and take her hand.