Hunger Games: Abstract Defiance
Chapter 14 of my Hunger Games story, enjoy.
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Disclaimer: Hunger Games belongs to Suzanne Collins.
The Nightmare Ends
Lillian groaned. 'As if being assaulted with images of the first person I killed isn't enough, now it felt like my head was going to explode.'
All she could really do now was keep track of the days, it was day 12.
'How much longer is all this going to go on, it's just the two of us left.'
She moaned and grasped her head again as more flashbacks of the incident struck. Shaking her head she forced herself to focus past them. Once Lillian had composed herself she managed to pull herself out of the depths of the Cornucopia and sat at the edge of the mouth. She ate the small amount of food and took a drink while she sat. It was raining so she knew the earthquake would be coming soon, She would have to take cover back inside when that happened. She let out a shuddering breath when sure enough, the rumbling started. She hurried back inside the Cornucopia, at the moment taking cover from the earthquake was really the only rational thought she could muster. When it passed there was no cannon, the District 5 girl had survived. The rest of the day passed and still she didn't come for Lillian, so that night nobody had died. The following day followed the same pattern; Lillian knew the audience must be getting restless now. However they were in luck, if her opinions on the District 5 girl, formed in the training centre, were right, the girl would be getting restless too. It was safe to guess she had more of less discovered where Lillian was hiding and that tomorrow, she would come for her. It would all be over tomorrow.
Kai sighed, things were getting restless, he knew he had to act fast. The Games would be over tomorrow, it would be forced upon them. Kai knew it could go either way but since there was still a chance of Lillian winning he had to ensure that things would be okay for her. He had to keep her from being sent to the asylum at any cost. Aviva knew about his plan and when he stood up she nodded.
"Good luck." She stated.
Kai sighed. "I'm gonna need it."
Kai headed immediately to his destination, the Presidential Palace. He finally arrived and, after a few appropriate bribes, he was lead to where President Lucrum was. The President was sitting at a small table, dressed in what appeared to be a robe and slippers. Sitting across from him was Romero.
'Great, he's still sucking one of those damn cachous.'
They were both engaged in a game of chess. Standing at the wall behind Lucrum was Dante, alert as ever. Kai glanced around, some of the other rooms here had doors, others were separated from the current one by only a velvet curtain. Behind one he could see a shadow that he guessed to Elvira Lucrum. Behind another was two shadows, Ramirez and Serafina, he didn't really want to think about what they were doing and returned his attention to Lucrum.
Lucrum finished his game, winning it, before looking up at his guest.
"Ah, Mr. Raithebone." He remarked sourly, obviously remembering the previous incident. "What can I do for you today?"
"I need to talk about my remaining District tribute, Lillian Whelan." He explained, getting directly to the point.
Lucrum nodded. "Yes, rather sad, but not surprising."
"Not surprising, she killed someone…for the first time." Kai remarked sharply.
"Yes, well that is surprising, especially given her District." He said casually.
Kai glowered, "There's no violent death in District 12, only death from starvation."
He glared at me and shook his head. "Not that it matters, if she wins we've already prepared to commit her to the asylum."
"That won't happen." Kai stated, "I strongly urge you to reconsider, let her return home, go to Victor's Village, the house right next to mine."
"I don't see…"
Kai cut across him, "Put her in the asylum, nothing will happen to help her, let her go home, she will recover and you'll have another mentor for District 12."
He shook his head.
"I don't see why I should do this." He remarked darkly. "The way I see it, given recent events, District 12 needs to be taught a lesson."
Kai sighed. 'Looks like I'm going to have to do this the hard way.'
He leaned in closer so only Lucrum could hear him and spoke.
"I'm sure you don't want people to know about your…relationship with your daughter, Serafina?" Kai asked, "About what the two of you get up to…Does Elvira even know?"
Lucrum's eyes widened at this and suddenly the vein in his temple that pulsed when the dynamo of his brain was working appeared and Kai knew his mind was in overdrive.
"How did you…" He paused and then fought to control himself, "Romero, would you leave us for a moment?"
Romero looked confused but complied and left, heading into another room.
"How did you find out?" He asked.
Kai smirked. "That's not all; you're not the only one…What about Serafina and…Ramirez."
His face went purple as he realized I knew his darkest secrets.
"I know a lot about you, and a lot of the important Capitol people…Thanks to you selling me to them, so many people enjoyed 'spending time' with me." Kai explained casually.
He growled and stood up.
"You can't spread this…"
Kai smirked. "I won't, so long as you leave me alone and fulfil my request."
His eyes bulged at this but then he sat back down heavily.
"Fine, she can go home, but you better keep your word."
Kai nodded.
"I will, if you keep yours."
Satisfied Kai turned to leave.
Before he left however he noted the fruit bowl, it was exactly like he left it all those days ago. After his performance with the fruit and the bomb that had the exact same outer appearance to it.
"I see you're too scared to take chances." Kai remarked.
Lucrum glared as he saw what Kai was looking at. The, surprising Lucrum, Kai picked the fruit up and took a bite, proving once and for all it wasn't the bomb like Lucrum feared. With a smirk Kai took another bite, and left the room, returning to the penthouse to get back to watching the Games. He was relieved, it had taken some effort and a big risk but he had secured Lillian's return home if she won.
Lillian was awoken by the sound of the rain hitting off the top of the Cornucopia. She lay there and listened, knowing the earthquake would be starting soon. It was now day fourteen. However despite this, she found listening to the sound the rain made as it hit the Cornucopia to be rather soothing, almost relaxing. For a moment at least, she was free of her nightmares and flashbacks but then the rain stopped. Finally the rumbling began and she covered her ears again, especially as more unwelcomed images flashed before her eyes. However, only five minutes into the earthquake it stopped and the cannon boomed. There was silence as she lifted herself up slightly.
'It can't be…could it?' She wondered, bewildered.
She crawled cautiously out of the Cornucopia and once outside she stood up and looked around. It was then she heard it, the announcers' voice delivering the words she had been desperate to hear.
"Ladies and Gentlemen…I give you, the Victor of the Seventy-second Hunger Games, from District 12…LILLIAN WHELAN!"
It was over, yet surprisingly she had won.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
Result:
District 1
Onyx (16) * 16
Ruby (17) * 18
District 2
Axel (18) * 19
Lancea (16) * 21
District 3
Jules (15) * 22
District 3 Female (15) * 11
District 4
District 4 Male (17) * 15
District 4 Female (16) * 14
District 5
District 5 Male (17) * 10
District 5 Female (17) * 23
District 6
District 6 Male (15) * 2
District 6 Female (16) * 7
District 7
District 7 Male (17) * 9
Willow (17) * 13
District 8
District 8 Male (14) * 6
District 8 Female (15) * 5
District 9
District 9 Male (17) * 1
District 9 Female (17) * 3
District 10
District 10 Male (16) * 4
District 10 Female (15) * 8
District 11
District 11 Male (18) * 17
District 11 Female (16) * 12
District 12
Dylan Cosmos (18) * 20
Lillian Whelan (12) (Victor)