The Second Annual Hunger Games: The Cost of Life 20
Dani's P. O. V.
We've been for about an hour, and I think we've finally found the force field. The big problem, though, is that it's way too dark for us to be able to find the weak spot.
The anthem begins to blare somewhere in the middle of our searching, and my jaw drops open when I see the newly fallen tributes. Harina, from District Two, is now out of her Games. That leaves on Sue, Lukas, Archie, Mazie...and me. I've actually made it to the final five. I'm sure Daddy is really proud of me, even though we're stopped now. My new big problem is that I can't possibly win against the others; they're much older and experienced. But I know I've got to try, and I can't just give up now.
I'm too close to the finish.
Suddenly, Lukas screams out. His face twists in agony as he turns his upper torso, his eyes horrified as he stares at the blood pouring down the length of his back. He begins to stumble forward, and it's all I can do to catch him enough so he doesn't topple of the edge. I stare in just as much as horror at Archie and Sue, wondering who could've possible done this to sweet, lovable Lukas. He took care of us all, and he's the kindest and has even become my best friend in two days.
Now he's going to die.
They seem just as surprised as both of their hands go forward, as if to catch us. Sue's fingertips barely brush mine...
But Archie shoves me backwards.
All I can do is scream as I plummet with Lukas to the force field. Electricity shatters me on the inside as I cry out, my vision all red as I continue to clutch Lukas' hand. My mouth opens for my final words, but they feel with blood before I can speak.
I'm so sorry, Daddy.
Mazie's P. O. V.
I keep my solemn face hidden as the District Six girl and the crazy one stare at where their friends once stood.
As I predicted, the District Six girl snaps around and barks angerily at the other, "You killed them, you bitch! You killed a fucking twelve year old!"
The District Eight girl's face twists as she clenchs her bloody fists together, "The Voices told me too, bitch! I can't ignore the Voices, no matter how hard I try!"
The other lunges on her, knocking off her feet. They're moving away from the edge, so I really have no choice other than to climb in a tree and tie a vine together in a secure loop. As they wrestle around, kicking and screaming, I lower my makeshift noose and swing it forward with a flick of my wrist. It manages to snag around the crazy one's neck, and I yank up with my all. It sends me toppling off my hiding place, but it shoots her up at an unnatural angle. There's a sickening snap, and a final scream of bloodied agony.
BOOM!
I'm breathless on the ground, the wind knocked completely out of me by my harsh fall. I can't see her through the colors dancing in my vision, but I imagine the District Six girl in as much horror as she was by the other two's deaths. I know there's relief in that shock, though- she hasn't had to kill anyone these entire Games. She is not a murderer, but in order to win, she will have to kill me.
I am a murderer.
Her footfall is rapid away from me, but I'll accept that for today. I need time to regain my bearings, to make a plan for her demise. It's something I don't want to plan, but I know I'm going to. It will mean finally going home; the memories shall plague me, but I'll be where I've always belonged. Mother won't have to be strict with food any long, Father can joke around to his hearts contend, and Grandmother can have joy out of her last years of last.
I will be broken.
I will be alive.
Sue's P. O. V.
At first I thought it had to be Archie who murdered Lukas and Dani, but now I know it was the District Five girl.
She's been very unnoticeable the entire Games- even I know that. But so have I, but that's come to an end just like this fateful day. We are the last two left in the arena, and our final battle is coming all too fast for my preference. I'm so close to my Victory, to returning to Dryad and everything being better for both of us forever.
Well, at least for her.
But that means I'll have to kill her. Of course I don't want to do that, for Dryad to have to see...
I suppose my promise will have to outweigh my humanity.
Author Note: DUN DUN DUN! The final two! :O.
Death List:
Vince, District Five: He was orginally meant to be a bloodbath, and he was not suited for winning. Besides, he wanted to die.
Raisan, District Twelve- He was also a bloodbath, even though I feel bad for his mom
Chastin, District One- Come on, he was a total pushover *_*
Samuel, District Ten- I really loved his good heart and how he loved Mai, but he was a little too much like Katniss, but he wouldn't kill.
Alfred, District Three- I loved the charector idea, but the romance between he and Jeskika was kind of chiche...:/
Jeskika, District Three- Same with Alfred...:(
Jaimsa, District Six- He was my tribute, and more written for the bloodbath.
Marlina, District Four- She was such a cute little sweetheart T.T But she was in pain at home...it would have been cruel to let her win
Zachary, District Eleven- This kid had a great heart and guts, but he WAS a bloodbath charector
Leo, District Eight- I do believe his creater forgot about him...and he wasn't a very useable charector.
Olivia, District Eight- She didn't have what it took to live without pretection, and considering she was pretty ignored otherwise...she wouldn't have had a chance anyway.
Juno, District Eleven- I liked this charector. I really did...but her plot was ended and I didn't know where to go with her..
Jasmine, District One- Again, liked this charector. But she was arrogent, in over her head, and a little unrealistic for a thirteen year old.
Althea, District Nine- Honestly? Another one of my favorite tributes. She was a fellow written and very unique, but since her snake bite wound was killing her otherwise, letting her live any longer would have been tortorous.
Shane, District Two- Once again, one of my favorites. He was the best fighter in that arena and viciously without emotion; writing with him was beautiful.
Nick, District Nine- He was adorable and sweet, but he was only twelve and not a fighter. I loved him, but I had to let him go.
Morgan, District Four- A total pushover, but a very deadly one. I aplogize for him not dying like his creator requested, but Dandelion couldn't have that.
Archie, District Eight- Loved, loved, loved her. Didn't want to see her go, but I had too...she will be missed and loved. P.S. I forgot that she already died, so let's just say she lived because I am horrible author...x.x.
Lukas, District Seven- One of my favorites. But he's now with Emma, and I decided that would be kindest, bless his heart.
Dandelion, District Twelve- My baby...*.*. She had a pure heart and managed a murder, but she was my tribute and she couldn't win against Mazie...
R.I.P. Little Ones.