Theo Mulroy- District Twelve female
Warm sunlight flooded into the tunnel before I even got above the ground. The sky was a brilliant blue, without any clouds. My chest hurt with the pressure of my swollen heart throbbing inside me, sending pressure up and into my throat. I wanted to jump up and see what was out there, but I was afraid I'd set off the explosives. All I could do was wait as the platform slowly rose.
Falcon Jacobs- District Ten male
The smell of dirt and grass hit me as the platform crested the tunnel. The sudden flood of light was so bright I had to squint, and I shielded my eyes with a hand as I looked out at the Arena. Golden yellow grass waved in a light breeze, far out onto a flat savannah. A few thin trees, and one fat one, were the only interruptions. Then, in the middle, there was the Cornucopia. It was made of stone, with a single opening. I couldn't see most of the stuff inside it, since my eyes had adjusted to the light and it was dark inside. Whatever it was, I was sure there were plenty of deadly things.
59, 58, 57…
Hlenn Rambutan- District Eleven female
Well, stinks to be white.
Lucky for me, I was half-black, half-brownish, and not white at all. Rose and the mayo brigade were in for a rough time. But then, I had to get through the Bloodbath before I could gloat. In this Arena, water was all that mattered. My eyes zeroed in on a water bottle. Whether or not it was full, it was mine.
50, 49, 48…
Bronze Castila- District One male
I searched the platforms. Kio was across from me, hidden somewhere behind the Cornucopia. Kaulan was three to my right and Falcon was next to him. We found each other and looked meaningfully at the same items, indicating our plans. I was to grab a weapon and we'd cover each other, getting more things and fighting our way to Kio. He could take care of himself until we got there.
44, 43, 42…
Adira Baelyn- District Six female
I was looking at the same water bottle as Martyna. I wasn't sure if she knew we were aiming at the same place. I'd have to be quick. I didn't want a fight just yet. I just knew the sun was hot, the Arena was wide, and I needed water.
36, 35, 34…
Dylan Buddard- District Nine male
I couldn't breathe. I was pulling in air, but my lungs were blocked. I was choking. My eyes blurred and I swayed, almost falling off the platform. I caught myself with one hand and crouched on my knees, unsure if I could stand. I just wanted it to start, so I could run.
29, 28, 27…
Joella Krame- District Nine female
I needed a knife. Everyone wanted water, but I needed a knife. Melinda knew everything there was to know about nature. She always said plants were life. They gave us everything we needed, from medicine to shelter to food. And they could give us water, too. The fat tree in the distance was everything. It was life.
19, 18, 17…
Aldous Bridge- District Twelve male
So many people had given me advice. Run in. Don't run in. Take a backpack. Find water. I didn't know which to believe, and in the end, it was up to me. I had to listen to my own instincts and forge my own path. As the timer ticked down, I made my plan.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
It wasn't a trick. It really was that obvious. It's a savannah lol
