Well, we're finally here, the bloodbath. I just want to thank everybody that submitted a tribute and to everybody that has read the story. It means a lot to get your tributes and have the opportunity to bring them to life. It's really going to be hard to say goodbye to most of these tributes. I just want to say that I'm sorry if your tribute dies, it's nothing personal, I swear. I picked my victor based on if the would realistically win the games. I hope I did your tributes justice. Agains, thanks to everybody that stay for this long ride and without further ado, here's the bloodbath.

Note: due to how crazy the bloodbath can be, not all povs are in chronological order and you may see some events repeat. This is only for this chapter as I felt this was a good way to portray the bloodbath the best is.

Ch 26: Day1: The Bloodbath

Felix Cornelius Kray, 18, District 2 male

I closed my eyes as my pedestal finally entered the arena. The sun was pretty bright and I'm guessing that the arena is something tropical. I opened my eyes and we're in the middle of a jungle. The cornucopia is 50 yards away and this whole clearing is the only thing not covered in trees. The cornucopia is golden like always and I see tons of stuff littered around it. I'm going to try to find a scythe but I'll settle with a sword. I then see a countdown on top of the cornucopia.

"60, 59, 58, 57, 56," I heard a voice say.

I took around the arena. Every path leads to jungle and giving our arena outfits, I wonder if we're near the ocean or any sort of water at all. I searched for my allies around the pedestals. Sapphire was on the opposite side of me. Bellona on was 4 spaces to my right, and Samuel was 8 spaces to my left. Ok, we're all evenly spaced to take the cornucopia on all sides, we can make this work.

"30, 29, 28, 27, 26," the voice said.

I took a look behind me and notice a resort. It was 10 stories high and it was surrounded by a parking lot and more trees. Hmm, maybe instead of the cornucopia, me and my allies can stay in there, we just have to leave someone to guard it.

"15, 14, 13, 12, 11," the voice said.

I took a look to my right, the boy from 12 was next to me. I took a look to my left, the girl from 7 was next to me. I can definitely do this. I been waiting for this for a long time and now it's finally here.

"5, 4, 3, 2, 1," the voice said.

"It's go time," I whispered to my self.

I heard a gong ranged, and I immediately sprinted as fast as I can towards the cornucopia. I need to find a scythe before I can do anything. I noticed some tributes run the opposite direction towards the forest. Risky move since they're without supplies but it would make it harder for them to survive and easier for us to get more supplies. I reached the cornucopia and to my surprise and delight, I find a scythe leaning against the wall.

I picked it up and admire how it looks. Stainless steel, the gamemakers definitely put it here for me to use. They want a bigger show and I don't intend to disappoint them. I then hear a yell behind and I turned around. To my annoyance, I see the boy from 3 Buzz runs towards me with a sword. I immediately swung my scythe and knocked his sword out of his hands. I shoot a massive glare as buzz looked terrified and was actually whimpering. This is what happens when you mess with the careers.

Without hesitation, I swung my scythe at Buzz's neck. I watched as Buzz's head quickly detached from his body and fell to the ground, his body also falling to the ground. How ironic it is for this cocky boy to think he would win, only to be the first to die in the bloodbath. With my scythe in hand, I run off to help my allies.

Buzz Felix, 17, District 3 male

As the gong ranged, I ran as fast as I can towards the cornucopia. I'll admit I'm not the fastest runner but I'll make it up by killing a career. I eventually make it to the cornucopia and I was delight to see a sword. I picked it up and searched the area, I eventually find the big brute from District 2 nearby. Just my luck, I can definitely kill the dumbest of the careers. I ran towards with a war cry.

To my astonishment, the brute actually had a weapon and before I knew it, he swung his scythe and knocked my sword out of hand. I don't believe it, it should be me gaining victory over this brute and now I'm weaponless. I look up at the brute's face and he was mad. How can this happen? I was supposed to win. I'm the smartest tribute here, I can't die. I saw the brute lift his scythe and before I can react, he swung it and my vision started to blackened.

Francine Ruduose, 17, District 7 female

As soon as the gong ranged, I sprinted off the opposite direction. I refused to risk my life in that bloodbath, I'll take my chances in the jungle. I kept running until I see a hotel in front of me. It's only 50 yards from my pedestal, but it's better than living in the jungle. I can probably find supplies too and the place is big enough to hide from the others. I quickly ran through the parking lot into the main doors of the hotel.

I gasped when I entered the hotel. It was huge. There a restaurant on the right side of the place. There were couches and chairs all around the building and there a counter that said check in right next to me. There was a shop at the left side and they were also elevators too that could take me to the rooms. I decided to get some food, so I headed over to the restaurant. I entered and I saw that the restaurant had a bunch of tables and long bar on one side of the place. I entered through the kitchen and I tried to find anything that didn't require cooking. I settled in chips, water, and bacon strips and I quickly left the restaurant.

I ran across the lobby to the nearest elevator. Once I'm inside, I pressed the 6 button and the elevator closed. The doors open 10 seconds later to reveal a hallway. I ran down to the end of it and I opened the first door I touched. To my dismay, I can't lock it. That's probably to make hiding harder. The room had a bed, tv, couch, dresser, and a bathroom. I pressed the button on for the tv and it didn't work. I then lie down in bed and sighed, it was going to be a long few days.

Esteban Graft, 18, District 9 male

As soon as I heard that gong ranged, I knew I had to find my target, Winter. I said that I will make her cry when I kill her and I intend do that. My district still thinks I will die today but they will fear my inevitable win after today. I scanned around the cornucopia for Winter. Luckily, the careers were busy. Felix was killing Buzz, and the others were looking for supplies. I see Winter with the girl from 3. I smiled, I been waiting for this moment for a while. I sprinted to where Winter is and before she can notice me, I grabbed her by the neck.

"I finally got you," I said.

Winter and her ally Pepper were both screaming.

"Scram you little brat!" I yelled at Pepper.

Pepper took the hint and ran off somewhere, she was still screaming.

I threw Winter to the ground. Winter was trying to crawl away from me, she was crying from the pain I inflicted on her so far. I smiled and laughed as I walk towards her without trouble. When I got to her, I kicked her in the side and she got to her back.

"Please, don't do this," Winter said.

I just laughed and I knelt down and placed my hands on her throat.

"Winter, I'll admit that I was impressed by how you showed no fear and no tears when we were reaped last week. But I then swore that I will make you cry today. You will be the first death of many in my time here. Goodbye you pathetic little girl," I said.

"Please-," Winter started to say but I already started to strangle her. I continued to put more pressure on her throat as Winter's face turned purple. Eventually, Winter stopped struggling and her body was stiff. She was dead.

I noticed that the other careers were still busy. So I scouted the area. I noticed, a whip, knife, and a backpack all around each other in front of me. After I ran to grab them, I proceed to run towards the jungle.

Sequoia Clearwater, 18, District 5 female

Asher originally wanted me to stay away from the cornucopia, but I was able to convince him that I can help, so he reluctantly agreed to let me help on the condition that we immediately meet up. I sprinted as soon as the gong ranged toward a backpack. Unfortunately the boy from 12 wanted it too. We tugged for a few minutes until I eventually punched him in the face for him to back off. The boy let go of the bag and I quickly grabbed it and ran off. I noticed some throwing knives and I quickly grabbed them. I jumped and turned around when I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Relax Sis, it's only me," Asher said as he raised his hands.

I sighed in relief. "What did you get?" I asked.

"An axe and some supplies. I'm ready to go, what about you?" Asher asked.

I looked around and I saw that it was getting too dangerous to stay. I saw the Buzz and Winter's dead bodies and I was just in time to see Cole get stabbed to death by Sapphire.

"Yeah, let's get the hell out of here," I said quickly.

Asher nodded and the two of us ran off into the jungle.

Cole Solidstar, 18, District 10 male

I can't just go into the jungle without supplies. So I decided I have to get a backpack or even a weapon if I can. I sprinted to the cornucopia as soon as the gong ranged. I see a good sized backpack and there must be plenty of stuff in it. I knelt down to grab it. As soon I stood and got ready to run, I feel sharp pain in my gut. I looked down to se a blood stained sword sticking out of my stomach. The unknown tribute took the sword out of my body and I fall to the floor on my back. I look up to see the district 1 girl Sapphire.

"Did you really think you sneak by past us?" Sapphire.

Before I can do anything, Sapphire thrust her sword down my chest and after a second of pain, my vision started to blacken.

Max Ashberry, 15, District 12 male

I printed towards the backpack in front if me. As soon as I tried to grab it, the girl from 5 also grabbed it. It was obvious that we both want it and none of was was going to give it up without a fight. After seconds of us both tugging it, the girl punched me right in the face. The punch shocked me enough to let go of the bag and the girl took off.

I got up and noticed another bag and I sprinted to get it. Luckily, I was able to get it and I was also able to get a sword too. I look around to see the careers nearly done killing whoever's left, so I know I have to get out. Without hesitation, I ran off into the jungle.

Samuel Crawley, 16, District 1 male

I didn't expect to be here for another two years but I just have to make the best of it. When the gong ranged, I sprinted to the cornucopia to hopefully get a spear. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the District 9 boy approaching his district partner, well that's one tribute we don't have to take care of. Along the way, I started to grab backpacks so the other tributes couldn't use them. When I got to the cornucopia, I threw the backpacks inside and got a spear that was hanging up on the wall.

I left the cornucopia and I sprinted to attack the boy from 7. His axe skills immediately made him a threat. The boy Moss noticed me and he was ready to intercept me with his axe. After a few seconds of us fighting, his partners Jayce and Rayon arrived to help him. Rayon tackled me to the ground. While Jayce helped him.

"Thanks for the help," Moss said.

"Anytime," Jayce said.

"Come on, we got we came here for, let's get out of here!" Rayon shouted.

"What about him?" Jayce asked.

"Leave him, we don't have time for this, we got to find the girls," Rayon said.

The boys nodded and they ran off into the jungle. I stood up cursing them on the spot. Three on one isn't exactly fair, but so are the games. I then noticed the girl from 6 Titania running off into the jungle. I got ready to throw my spear and when I was, I threw the spear and it hit Titania in the back. I ran over to her and I took my spear out of her back and I stabbed her again to make sure she was dead. I then ran over to my allies at the front of the cornucopia.

"Was that everybody?" I asked.

Before Felix can say anything, we heard a scream that was then silenced. Five seconds later, the body of Pepper, the girl from District 3 was thrown out of the cornucopia with a stab wound in her chest. Bellona soon came out of the cornucopia.

"I found her hiding in there," Bellona said.

We then heard the cannons go off.

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

Only five deaths. That's kind of low for the bloodbath, but that was better than nothing. The bloodbath maybe over, but the games has just begun.

Jayce Winslow, 16, District 6 male

Moss, Rayon and I just got out of the bloodbath. We were running down the path we saw the girls run down to and we're hoping that they're somewhere close.

"That was crazy, huh guys?" I asked.

"No kidding," Moss responded.

"But I think we got the right amount of supplies and we got weapons too. I even snatched a katana for Kelsi because she can fight with one," Rayon said.

After minutes of running, we finally ran into the girls.

"Guys, are you ok?" Helen asked.

"Yeah, we got into a fight with the boy from 1 but we escaped him. We got some good stuff," Rayon said.

"What should we do now?" Kelsi asked.

"We continue to walk and get away as far as possible away from the careers," I said.

Everyone nodded and we began to continued walking through the jungle.

Jordan Simmons, 15, District 11 male

The only thing me and Camilla have right now is a backpack that she grabbed before she joined me. We couldn't risk grabbing anything else because it was just too much of risk. Unfortunately, we lost Jayce and I don't know where he is. I don't think he's dead since he seemed tough. Hopefully we'll find him. After some time running, we stopped to see what we got. We search the backpack to find a bottle of water, iodine, bacon strips, chips, and a sleeping bag.

"Not bad, we got stuff we can use," I said.

"So what now?" Camilla asked.

"We take turns sleeping. I got first watch, so you can go to sleep. Tomorrow, we'll keep moving and hopefully find Jayce," I said.

Camilla nodded and got into the sleeping bag. Within minutes, she was asleep. I sat back on a tree and looked up into the night sky. I can't believe I'm here but I must do my best to come home.

Syrena Waverlee, 13, District 4 female

After hours of running, Nick and I are exhausted. We kept running after the bloodbath to avoid the careers. It was nighttime and we were finally taking a break. We stopped to see that we had some supplies like food, iodine, and a bottle. Before we continue to move, Nick stopped me.

"Do you smell that?" Nick asked.

I was confused by what he said, but then I smelled it too. It was way too familiar.

"The ocean," I nearly gasped.

Nick nodded and we continued to walk as we ended up on a beach. I couldn't believe it. I never thought I would see the ocean again. Nick and I lie down on the sand and looked up at the night sky. We then hear music and the Capitol seal was in the sky. It was the anthem to announce the fallen tributes. First was boy from 3 followed by his district partner. Next was the girl from 6. Next was the girl from 9. Finally was the boy from 10.

"Five down, 19 to go," I whispered before I went to sleep.

Kelsi Furr, 15, District 8 female

It was just after the anthem and we were still walking. After hours of walking, we finally found something. We come up onto a beach with a long dock. On the end of the dock was a small cruise ship.

What is that?" Crescent asked.

"It's a cruise ship, I learned in school that people use to take to different parts of the world. But they were used a long time ago," I said.

"I think we can use it," Moss said.

"It looks safe enough," Rayon said as he began to walk towards the dock.

We crossed the docks and got onto the ship. It was pretty luxury as it had enough rooms for us to sleep along with a kitchens, entertainment deck, and many more.

"This only a smaller version of one, the real ones were a lot bigger," I said.

"Interesting," Jayce said.

"Well I think we should get some sleep. Goodnight everyone," Rayon said.

We all nodded and went into our rooms. I was so tired that I immediately fell asleep as soon as I touched the bed.

Well guys, day 1 is done and the games has now began. I hope you all like the arena and I hope the bloodbath was good enough. I got more stuff to announced, but here's the eulogies first.

Eulogies:

24th place: Buzz Felix, 17, District 3 male- decapitated by Felix Cornelius Kray: Buzz was submitted as a bloodbath and I know all of you hated him. I hope his death was satisfying. He was fun to write but even he got on my nerves too due to how annoying he was, but still I got a laugh from time to time from writing him. Thanks for the submission IncompententlyIncineratingYou74.

23rd place: Winter Brookhelm, 12, District 9 female- strangled to death by Esteban Graft: I really did like Winter as she was a sweet girl but she was submitted as a bloodbath. I hope you're happy with how I wrote her theflowercrowns and thanks for the submission.

22nd place: Cole Solidstar, 18, District 10 male- stabbed by Sapphire Dulal: Cole was submitted as a bloodbath and to be honest, he was boring, but that was how he was created. Thanks for the submission ajohnson123456.

21st place: Titania Dent, 14, District 6 female- speared by Samuel Crawley: Titania had a great backstory and was a cool girl but she was a tough tribute to write due to her memory problems. I also needed more bloodbath deaths and Titania drew the short straw. I'm sorry Elim9 but thanks for the submission and at least you have Esteban still.

20th place: Pepper Volta, 12, District 3 female- stabbed by Bellona King: Pepper was also very sweet but Krystal Fox had three tributes and one of them had to die in the bloodbath. I have bigger plans for Syrena and Camilla so Pepper had to die. I'm sorry Krystal, but thanks for the submission.

Here are some things to announced.

I'm finally ready to announce my next SYOT! It will be a sequel to Betrayal and the third in my universe. It's called A Lost City: The 51st Hunger Games. I'll reveal that the arena will be a ruined New York City. I can't post the prologue yet because it contains spoilers for Betrayal's ending but I will post it after this story ends. I will also now be accepting submissions and the form and rules are on my profile. A list is also on my profile so you can see what spots are available to submit to. I look forward to your submissions.

2. I was informed that Sapphire Dulal was submitted to another SYOT. The only reason why she's still alive is because she was submitted to me first and the fact that her story was abandoned. So I can't really count her as resubmitted but I almost killed her in the bloodbath. This is a warning that resubmitted tributes will die in the bloodbath in future stories.

I'll see you guys nest chapter and don't forget to review and submit to A Lost City!