Chapter Twenty Six
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The cold hit Johanna before her eyes could fully take in the scene before her.
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The sun was reflecting off the white snowy layer on the ground.
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It didn't seem too thick which was good; she could still sprint on the snow.
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It was the ice that would be a problem.
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If the snow had compressed into ice then there was no chance of a sprint to the Cornucopia and out again in one piece.
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She had to risk it though.
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Whatever was in those backpacks would literally be the difference between life and death this year.
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She knelt down into position, left leg behind right and then rested her head on her knee, exhaling quickly.
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They'd think she was breaking down it was the advantage she needed.
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District One couldn't run on snow, they were from a desert area.
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District Two would be more of a problem: half the District was snow-covered.
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The rest of them wouldn't be a problem.
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Cathella was looking at her.
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Johanna snuck her a smile and the other girl nodded.
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Looking back to the Cornucopia.
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The smaller packs on the outside would maybe hold some food for a night.
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The bigger ones would have enough to live for a week.
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The outskirts were pine forests.
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They wouldn't be easy to hide in; the trees were too far apart.
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She would have to get in and get out.
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Crap where to go afterwards.
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Anyway she ran was bound to lead to something.
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It was what exactly it would lead to that made her stomach turn.
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The Careers were leaning forward, eyeing up the weapons.
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There was a bow, some arrows…
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Some swords and spears deep in the cornucopia.
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Was that an…
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Johanna squinted to get a better look at the object reflecting light into her eyes.
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It was an axe!
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It was too far in though.
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There was no way she could reach it.
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But she couldn't just leave it there.
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It was her best shot at winning.
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Frick why was it so impossible to make up her mind.
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If she went too far in she'd be picked off as a weakling by the Careers, just like Jason had said.
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But if she left it, she left her best shot at winning behind.
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No she had to focus on other things.
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Why couldn't she focus on anything else?
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She had to get it, didn't she?
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Ok focus on the backpacks, they have everything you need.
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Except for defense.
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Were there ever weapons in the backpacks?
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Why had everything useful suddenly left her head?
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She glanced behind her, a hill.
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Ok so she'd grab the backpacks and then head there.
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But then the axe…
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She had to take it.
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She couldn't just leave it there in the Careers hands.
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It would be a crime.
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Better her than them.
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Aww crap where did the minute go?
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Ok just grab a backpack and the axe.
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The axe is next to a fairly large pack anyway.
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Surely that was a sign?
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She didn't have time for this.
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Ok, axe and pack.
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She put her weight back onto her left leg.
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She let her breath out, watching the white puff as it floated up past her face.
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She got ready to run.
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Then everything exploded.
Author's Note: Yes… I am just this cruel. However there won't be too long until the next chapter hopefully. Also once again guys thanks for all the subscribing and favouriting and reviews :D But also please continue reviewing! :)