Jagger Blackwood, District 1
As night falls, we begin our move. We've almost finished our water supply, and need to move to a permanent water source.
We pack up all our bags to the brim and each carry some weapons. We leave a little behind, planning to come back for it later.
Gemma and I each hold Dylan on either side of him, supporting him as we move down the mountain. We move slower than we'd like, but we refuse to kill him. Unfortunately, I've noticed he isn't getting better. I think the knife cut him up pretty badly. The medicine we have helps ease his pain, but that's about it.
After a long while, we make it to the end of the cliff and rest. We eat some snacks to refill our energy, and keep an eye out for any other tributes. We found two night vision goggles in the cornucopia, and Phoenix and Crystal have been wearing them.
A branch snaps in the distance and we all grab a weapon.
"Phoenix and Jagger, you two go check it out." Crystal tells us. We oblige. I take my sword and walk with Phoenix slowly into the distance.
"What do you see?" I whisper to him.
"Two. I think the two from Three. Boy's asleep, girl appears to be moving around." He whispers back.
"Flank em?" I say. He nods and we go opposite ways. Once we get into position, I notice the girl shaking the boy awake. He jumps up with a knife in his hand, and grabs the girl in his other.
They start running and we do too, but we're faster. He notices this and pushes the girl ahead of him, yelling at her to run. She takes his bag and I jump the boy, Phoenix right behind me. I slit his throat with my sword, and Phoenix keeps running after the girl. A cannon shoots and I stand up, catching my breath. I turn back to rejoin my group, knowing chasing after Phoenix in the dark is dangerous. I find them and they look at me confused.
"It was the two from Three, I killed the boy and Phoenix chased after the girl. I lost em." I tell then. Cleo gives me a look like she doesn't believe me, but doesn't question me.
"Let's keep moving, he'll find us by the lake." Crystal says. I nod and rejoin Gemma with helping Dylan. We make it to the lake at the same time as Phoenix.
"I lost the little bitch." He says, extremely irritated.
"Don't worry about it, she won't survive on her own long." I say, knowing she has bad eyesight. This doesn't help calm him, but he doesn't say anything.
We decide we've had enough excitement for the day, and set up camp. Crystal takes first watch, and the rest of us get comfortable and somehow find sleep.
Telle Zaavan, District 3
They killed him, I think to myself, they killed Lumen. Tears form in my eyes as I crawl out of my hiding spot. I found a dip in the ground and hid behind it, to trick the Career chasing me. It worked, and I've been laying still ever since.
I grip the bag tight, the only thing keeping me from losing my sanity. Just like that, my best friend is gone. I felt safe with him. Now, I feel nothing.
After what feels like hours I slowly start to move, wanting to get as far away from the pack as possible. During the day I'll be an easy target. They'll kill me as quickly as they killed him.
I move slowly but quickly, not making much noise. I move away from my enemies, I don't stop for hours. I wonder if I pass any other tributes during the trek. I'm sure I do, but regardless no one attacks me.
I make it to the end of the forest line, in front of me is what appears to be a grassy field. I sit with my back on a tree, looking out into the field. It's beautiful, something I would draw if I had the supplies.
As I daydream, I see a movement in front of me. It makes me jump back, but then I realize it's not a threat. It's a bag, slowly drifting towards me. When it lands in front of me, I just stare at it. Someone sponsored me?
I move slowly and bring the bag closer to me. I open it and find a plethora of supplies. In it is two full loaves of bread, a pack of berries, two throwing knifes, a full water bottle, iodine and herbal medicine. I start crying again, assuming this was for me and Lumen to share. I take out the rope and plastic bottle from the small bag we had and add it to this new bag. I finish off the one bottle and open up the pack of berries, eating them slowly. The food settles in my stomach nicely, giving me energy. Despite all my disadvantages, this encourages me to try hard, for my family and for Lumen.
Lucia Starlet, District 9
I slept a few hours after the anthem but sleep has been reckless. The cold air doesn't help either.
I hear a cannon and wonder who it could be. Could it be the injured Career? Or have they found a victim? Regardless, it's one less competitor.
I figure the Careers are hunting and use this as my opportunity to travel down the mountain to the cornucopia. I find a knife and a small bag with some bandages in it. I keep looking, but to no avail. The darkness doesn't help either, I wish I had a flashlight or something.
I climb back up the mountain with the supplies, wishing it was more. I settle down, feeling a strong growling in my stomach and a thirst in my throat. I should leave soon, travel to the forest for water and food. As I'm thinking about my plan, I hear a quiet rustle to my right and turn to see what it is. A sleeping bag. I smile, knowing it will warm me up. I open it up, get in it, and slowly fall back asleep, still figuring out a plan for the morning.
Treuse Custer, District 8
The booming of the cannon jolts me awake. My heart sinks to my stomach. The anthem showed me Lilac survived, was that her cannon? No, it couldn't have been, she's too smart. But, could it be hers? God I hope not.
From the cornucopia all I got was a very small satchel. It had an empty bottle of water and an apple it in. At least it fits around my waist.
The apple is gone and I finish out the water I had stored. I figure my best bet is to return to the big lake I filled it up at the first time. But man, am I hungry.
I walk towards the lake, thinking about Lilac, praying she's okay. I wish we found each other right away, it would make everything so much better.
I stop dead in my tracks when I hear voices. I hold my breath, hoping its not the Careers.
I crouch down and squint, trying to determine who they are. I very soon conclude it is the Careers. They moved camp to the lake?
I sigh, hoping thats not the only water source in the Games. I look up at the mountain on my right. Maybe they left something behind up there?
I back up to get out of the Career's sight and start climbing up the mountain. It's hard on my asthma, and I can feel my breath shortening quickly. By the time I make it to the top, I have to pause to stop my asthma attack. I feel lightheaded, wishing I had something in my stomach. I walk to the mouth of the cornucopia and look around. No food or water, why would there be? There are a few small knives though. I take two and take a seat. It's not safe, but I want to give my lungs a rest. I imagine Lilac coming up the side of the mountain, us reuniting, hugging tight. I hope it's not her face I see in the sky.
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Lumen-I'm so sorry buddy. I loved you and Telle together, you had a good heart. Rest in piece.