It's that time again! Another update, recapping Day 3! And on time, too! Yes!

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TheFirstAdventuress: It's Freyasday, I think. Sunsday, Moonsday, Tiusday, Wodensday, Thorsday, Freyasday and Saturnsday. Or something. I don't remember if you asked me to write Malaya that way either, but after I read the form I knew I'd have to write it like that. Fingers crossed I don't screw myself over here XD. Thanks for the review!

dreams and desperation: I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, it was another fun one to write. Thanks for the review!

Clis2339: If I'm being honest, I think Willow's had more description because it would have been so much shorter otherwise XD. I understand what you mean though, I think. Thanks for the review!

roses burning: I'm glad you thought so highly of the chapter, and my writing in general. You have no idea how much that means to me. Or maybe you do. I don't know. Thanks for the review!


District One

Malaya Garnet, 17

Marcus Caelum, 17


Marcus Caelum's death wasn't too much of a surprise to District One. While he was handsome, strong, a Career, the little conversations between Julius Incandes and Nero Domitian on HGN gave little hope to the District. The interview Julius had with Gloss Xerces, where he said he needed more funds, didn't help much either.

In the Arena, Malaya has fallen asleep against Aran's shoulder, after beating herself up over Marcus' death for well over an hour. The Six boy is acting as though it's perfectly normal, his eyes scanning the darkness around them. One has to root for them now, she's their only chance at a Victor this year. The pair is kind of cute, isn't it?

Marcus' mother averted little Alina's gaze as she realized that the Nine boy was going to invade the Careers' camp. The eleven year old didn't see her brother's final moments, didn't see the scythe plunge through his chest. Malaya's parents were in disbelief at their daughter's sudden outburst of emotion, and knows that she won't be able to hold off the Six boy much longer at all. Her complete trust in him shows that.


District Two

Cassia Lyra Maurise, 18

Mason Lepodolite, 18


Mason calmed down quickly after Marcus' body was picked up earlier today, and became more focused on how to break it to the girls, how to keep the alliance together. They took it well, though, and it seemed they couldn't care less whether it was his fault or not. Cassia is, of course, infuriated at having missed the Eleven girl, and has yet to kill Mera per Mason's wishes.

She's arguing with the fisher girl again, blaming her for the lost kill. Mason is watching the situation, making sure it doesn't go from bad to worse. His hand is on the hilt of his sword, but the girls haven't reached for their weapons. Yet. He hasn't mentioned Nine yet, but they haven't noticed the missing scythe, to his relief. There's still a chance all three can be in the final Four, and then Two can have the glory it deserves.

Both families on the Thrones are aware of just how pathetic their tributes are beginning to appear to the Capitol, and hope that they can catch someone soon. Mason's parents, especially his father, cannot believe that their son managed to allow an outlier to rob him, nor the fact that he missed his target when he threw the spear. Cassia's wish she would kill the Four girl now, before she makes them look any worse.


District Three

Infiniti Reagan, 17

Cordin Bolt, 16


Infiniti's traps along the northern edge of the jungle caught several small lizards and even a monkey, which she roasted over a fire on the beach around midday. She's managed to keep a level head thus far, and showed no elation nor grief over the One boy's death. Cordin has been hunting for something to eat most of the day, though his newfound axe is of little help. He did manage to find some frogs in a small pool, however, so he's not in too bad a place as of yet.

Infiniti has made herself a small shelter, hidden in a small grove just off the beach. It's impossible to see unless you're in the right place or right next to it, and even then it looks like everything else. Cordin is fingering his axe, looking into the threatening darkness around him. He doesn't seem to be afraid, his goggles easing any worries he might have, for good reason.

Infiniti's family still worries about her getting too comfortable, but as long as she keeps busy, she should be fine. It doesn't seem as though she has much left that she can do though, so that could be potentially problematic. Most of Cordin's family is absent today, save for Binary, who would normally have work but is, of course, allowed to have leave for Cordin. Besides, the Capitol wants at least one person there for reaction shots, just in case.


District Four

Esmeralda "Mera" Annalise Dawn, 18

Jasper Blue, 16


District Four believes Mera made the right decision in letting the Eleven girl live, for today. No Career could have made a kill from that far without a bow, and neither girl had a bow on her. A knife thrown from that distance would have more than likely missed, or lost all momentum before it struck its target. Blue and Henry finding water today came as a relief to them, and so they're resting easy after the day's events.

The boys have found much to eat since they found the river, and while the head of Blue's spear obliterated most of the animal half the time, they still have a decent haul for the day. They're putting out the fire they've had going most of the day, intent on restarting it tomorrow. Mera and the Twos have settled down for the night, though Cassia is upset at Mera having gotten her way. They're going to move camp tomorrow, toward the water source.

On the Thrones in front of the Justice Building, the families are pretty much the same as they have been the past couple days. Jokah Dawn wishes his daughter had claimed a kill, but knows she was right about the Eleven girl. Nina Fontaine and Corey Blue are a lot more relaxed now, though they still sit, staring, watching.


District Five

Devon Cynthia Rose, 17

Darius Line, 17


Devon and Darius didn't do much today, staying out of the way of the Careers and the notice of the Gamemakers. Devon's traps have so far been fruitless, though she doesn't seem to be concerned. Darius sharpened both ends of his staff, though whether or not he'll be able to use it as a spear is to be seen. Both tributes are relatively safe for the time being, but their situations could become dire in the future.

Devon was delighted when she saw the One boy's face in the sky, though she thinks that the Career Alliance is already broken, an idea which has made her begin to plan for the future. Her being wrong, however, could potentially get her killed. Darius, on the other hand, doesn't seem to care either way, the One boy not even fazing him. "Fifteen to go." He mumbled to himself.

Darius' mother wonders if this was how her son acted outside the Arena, when he wasn't home and glaring at her. She wishes that she might have been able to communicate with him better, let him know everything that actually happened that day. Ori wanders around the platform to the joy of the Capitol, as Thalia watches. David Rose, Devon's father, has made the effort to leave his bed today, his worry for his daughter more important than his health. While he doesn't notice much of what's going on, his features light up when he sees Devon or Ori.


District Six

Jetta Carter, 17

Aran Quade, 17


Neither of the Six tributes moved much today, an action which potentially saved lives. Had Jetta moved East, she could have run into the Careers again. Had Aran and Malaya moved, they could have run into multiple different tributes, from the boys from Four and Eight, the girl from Five, or the boy from Seven. Instead, they explored the areas they found themselves in the night before, finding food and such throughout the day.

Jetta is sleeping now, in a little alcove between two trees. She is very lucky that the Arena is a warm one this year, or she'd have died from the cold by now. As the only remaining tribute without supplies of any kind, thing aren't looking so good. Aran is still sitting against the tree he and Malaya are under, though the One girl has moved herself from his shoulder in her restless sleep. He's still watching the darkness around them, not that there's anything to watch for.

Reyna, on Aran's Throne, has fallen asleep again, though she tried her best to stay awake. The Capitol, of course, loves the small girl's persistence, and there are rumors going around that a drug will be created for children, similar to the one that keeps the adults awake. On Jetta's Throne, her parents, Byke and Laney, wish that they could predict what their daughter might be doing tomorrow. The truth is, however, that they have no idea, and are terrified.


District Seven

Logan Woodson, 16


Logan further explored the area he found himself in Day One, making his way through the trees, seldom touching the ground. He's at home here, of course, and the bag slung over his shoulders did little to slow him down in his wanderings. The Capitol was amazed by any acrobatics he showed, flipping over branches or swinging from vines. The speed at which he moved was mesmerizing.

He's back in his hammock again, excited at the prospect of a Career being gone. He doesn't seem like he's planning on moving, however, unlike many others who think the Careers have split. He's committed himself to getting to know his area better than anyone, looking for paths and such others cannot follow. His map is of little use in lieu of his strategy, but it's keeping him alive for now.

On Logan's Throne, the family is growing restless. They feel that something's coming, and though there haven't been any hints from the Capitol, they feel it coming all the same. Even Jake, that Seven tribute's brother, can feel the stillness in the air. Logan may be in trouble, and they're forced to watch and enjoy.


District Eight

Henry Reynoso, 14


Henry didn't do much today for himself, other than grinding up roots for a stew he made with the creatures Blue had killed. District Eight is fine with things being done for their tribute by another, as that means his energy may be conserved and he could potentially outlive his ally. It's a cruel thought, but their tribute comes first. Always.

Henry is sleeping whilst Blue keeps watch, the older boy weaving through the trees as he searches the dark. The banks of the river aren't far, and he sits down and listens to the running water once in a while, likely thinking of home. Eight can only imagine how homesick Henry must be, in a place as unfamiliar and terrifying as the Arena. While he may know plants to a surprising extent, the island around him is nothing like District Eight.

On the young boy's Throne, his grandmother and sisters remain strong, their confidence and faith unwavering. While the odds of Eight having a Victor this year currently stand at 60-1, worse than any other tribute, they refuse to even consider his fall. Fifteen more need to die before one can come home, however, and while their faith may seem foolish, it's certainly admirable.


District Nine

Thanatos Rize, 15


District Nine is in disbelief at how Thanatos acted today. While their tribute most certainly was ready to murder the One boy, even delivered the blow, the kill isn't being counted toward his kill count. The boy was dead as Than swung the scythe, and while Sponsors aren't interested in an "almost" kill, they are interested in surviving the spear thrown by Mason.

Thanatos was angry as the One boy's face lit up the night sky, and he slashed through the underbrush around him to prove it. Properly vented now, his breathing is becoming steadier, and critics are beginning to believe he is reflecting upon his near-experience with death. He seems more at peace with a means of defending himself, however, and his odds have certainly improved greatly over the course of the day.

Aoife still stands alone on the tribute's Throne, and it's a wonder she's even related to Than, let alone his twin. While he's tall and stark white and practically a living skeleton, she's rather short and blonde and drop-dead gorgeous. The difference is so bad that the Peacekeepers refused to let her on the Throne until they verified her identity. She's there though, supportive and scared. It's too bad they never really knew each other; she might have made him happier before what might be his last days.


District Ten

Cheyenne Bruno, 13


Cheyenne didn't do much today, other than try to make the best of her situation and plan for the upcoming lonely, and very likely difficult days or weeks. She has so far outlived ten others, half of them her own age or younger. She has so far survived Day Three, and so long as she avoids other tributes, she should be alright for the next few days.

In the Arena, the young girl is trying her best to stay awake, though her rather foolish decision to prop her head against her pack is making that task quite difficult. However, falling asleep wouldn't be that bad right now, as there aren't any other tributes for a few kilometers and nobody has any plans of trying to get around in the dark. There will likely be no deaths tonight, and it certainly won't be Cheyenne.

The Brunos have to admit at how worried they are at how well Cheyenne is reacting to this whole situation. On the off-chance that she comes home, she could be mentally butchered or miraculously unaffected. They're not sure which would be worse, but they know the young girl has to outlive fifteen others first. Then they'll see what they're up against.


District Eleven

Willow Orchids, 13


Willow's close call today was nothing more than that: a close call. While she might have been in trouble with Mason's crossbow or Malaya's javelin or bow, Mason stayed behind and Malaya deserted. District Eleven has found in the past several decades that it is often the choices of others that determine whether or not you'll survive, and this year is no different.

Willow has found a new place for her camp, and is relieved to find it strikingly similar to the place she left earlier in the day. She hasn't made the mistake of living in a tree next to the river though, and should be safe in the coming days from the other tributes and whatever the Gamemakers cook up. They usually torture the older tributes with their devilish ideas anyway.

Like Thanatos, Willow's twin stands on the platform, alongside their older sister, Mint. The older girl fainted earlier when the Careers caught sight of Willow, though Asher may have simply been too terrified for his mind to consider that. The two are breathing easy now, of course, knowing that the Careers will likely set up camp near the river, which she isn't even close to. She's safe for now, but there's only so long it can last.


Capitol


Much of the Capitol is mourning at the death of the handsome One boy, something they saw coming after Day Two but refused to believe. Analysts have been debating all day on whose kill list the boy should be on, but in the end, they chose infection. Mason's infecting him was unintentional, without immediate effect, and Thanatos was a split-second too late.

In the Arena control room, bacterial expert Gerhad Holliger is satisfied with his work. The disease the leaves were laced with Day One, the one that killed Marcus Caelum, was of his own design, something he proudly dubbed Holliger-13. While other Gamemakers find his job to be pointless, it does take out tributes once every few years. What makes Landscape Design so important?

With the death of the One boy, every other tribute's odds have increased, as noted by Analyst Jacorvic Norrs. The best odds currently stand with Mason Lepodolite from Two and Esmeralda Dawn from Four at 3-1, Cassia Maurise from Two at 4-1, Malaya Garnet from One, Jasper Blue from Four, and Thanatos Rize from Nine at 8-1, and Devon Rose from Five and Aran Quade from Six at 10-1. The odds from there are not so good, with Cordin Bolt from Three at 12-1, Infiniti Reagan from Three and Darius Line from Five at 16-1, Logan Woodson from Seven at 20-1, Cheyenne Bruno from Ten at 30-1, Jetta Carter from Six and Willow Orchids from Eleven at 42-1, and finally Henry Reynoso at 60-1.


Control Center


Jade Heghes think her tribute is falling. Her actions at the end of today have worn away any armor she had left, and Jade fears that there's no way of putting it back together. Jade's charge seems determined to stick to the Six boy, which means she'll be forced to work with Kiara Enygma after all. Freaking District Six.

Gloss Xerces resigned himself to another loss as the Nine boy made his way to the Careers' camp early this morning. Now he has to wait until the end of the Games when they'll put him under again. Seventeenth. Not very good, but still not his worst.

Moara Slater thinks her tribute is going to win. While the Career Alliance is down to only three, the remainder of the other tributes really aren't threats. She suspects that, while Cass has been constantly feuding with Mera, Mason will somehow keep the Alliance together, until they're all that's left. Then Mera will die and Mason's sword is nothing when knives are flying at your neck.

Jacob Gold is angry at his charge. Again. Mason had the Nine boy, he had the kill. He'd pull ahead of the others, a third name on his list as opposed to their two. But no. If Jacob had his way, he'd march into the Arena and slap Mason Lepodolite silly. He wishes Annie had been able to take over this year, if only so he wouldn't have to deal with stupidity.

Ingrid Relbot feels fairly confident in her tribute at this point. While Infiniti has yet to find a source of water, she has found everything else she needs to stay alive. Water will become a problem soon, however, once her final bottle empties. She's fine for now, though. If she can find the river, she'll be golden.

Matrix Volt knows his tribute should be okay for the next while with the supplies he has. He's yet to find water, but he has a weapon, a bottle for water, and a way to get around in the dark. While his given odds aren't looking so great, the odds have been known to lie. Victors are survivors, and Cordin bolt is a survivor.

Halibut Odair has so far agreed with his tribute in every one of her decisions, and today was no different. The loss of the Eleven girl was all the Two girl's fault, something that has brought satisfaction to Esmeralda. While she isn't sitting in the best position, she has played smart, and brains beat Careers any day.

Kinzie Wrasse wishes her tribute would just kill the Eight boy. He is of no use, more a hindrance than a help to an honorable Four. She doesn't know how to tell him this, or even if he will listen. She just hopes he does something soon; she doesn't trust the Eight boy or his team in the slightest.

Fosca Beralia's tribute has been fine so far, keeping under the radar and simply surviving day to day. She is amazed that both Fives have outlived ten tributes, though Darius and Dev are older than most of them anyway. This is the point in which the frontrunners are determined, and she thinks Devon might be one of them.

In Matt Electrode's mind, watching Darius' mental state as it deteriorates is almost as bad as his own Games. He had an ally like Darius: the girl from Seven, Evelynn. She made a kill a couple days in, and was unable to do it again. She placed fifteenth. If Darius is anything like her, he will be going soon.

Railer Playne is still surprised that Jetta is alive at this point. He never expected her to outlast a Career, and even somehow evade two of them. He's beginning to think luck is a life-saving trait, and his tribute seems to have a lot of luck. Despite it doing her good in the past, however, luck can only take a tribute so far.

Kiara Enygma can't tell whether or not her tribute is faking his actions. He seems to have put full trust and support in the One girl, something that worries her. However, she also feels that it's a good thing, and it helps that the glare shot across the room from Jade Heghes is just so comical for the thirteen-year-old.

Lily Jeng is trying to figure out what her tribute is doing. So far, he hasn't been noticed by much of anyone something that can soon make him boring. The Gamemakers haven't done anything about it yet, though, seeing as there have been deaths every day so far. Will the streak continue though?

Velvet Furse worries that his tribute will be unable to survive any breaking made in his alliance. Sure, Jasper Blue seems like a nice guy, but who can tell with Careers? The second the fisher boy realizes he isn't good for a whole lot, will he drop the dead weight? Or will he wait until the right time?

Harvest Summer is infuriated with her tribute. He directly disobeyed her, and nearly got himself killed for it. What if he had died? She'd have lost another one, something she cannot bear. He seems satisfied with his actions though, and he seems like he can now survive a few more days. But why hadn't he listened to her?

Tabitha Shearer's tribute is now the youngest in the Arena, younger than the Eleven girl by several months, in fact, according to Crysta. Despite this fact, however, she is still going strong, her odds better than a few of her competitors. The Capitol loves her, now she needs to hold their favor.

Crysta Rine honestly thought Willow was dead today. She was sad too, because Eleven usually makes at least the Top Ten, but she almost died several days before that's likely to happen. She's still going though, her run taking her where the Careers can't get her for now. Willow will be coming home, she convinces herself.


Placings!

26th: Sparky Montgomery, Age 12, District Thirteen Male

25th: Kenzi Williams, Age 16, District Seven Female

24th: Tulle Salane, Age 15, District Eight Female

23rd: Thorn Ashburry, Age 13, District Eleven Male

22nd: Keola Foeba, Age 13, District Twelve Female

21st: Harvest Miller, Age 14, District Nine Female

20th: Rebelle Rine, Age 13, District Thirteen Female

19th: Soot Maloy, Age 13, District Twelve Male

18th: Denny Rico, Age 14, District Ten Male

17th: Marcus Caelum, Age 17, District One Male


Kills!

Marcus Caelum: 1 (Kenzi Williams, D7F)

Cassia Maurise: 2 (Thorn Ashbury, D11M; Sparky Montgomery, D13M)

Mason Lepodolite: 2 (Tulle Salane, D8F; Keola Foeba, D12F)

Esmeralda Dawn: 2 (Soot Maloy, D12M; Rebelle Rine, D13F)

Darius Line: 1 (Harvest Miller, D9F)

Other: 2 (Marcus Caelum, D1M (Sepsis); Denny Rico, D10M (Jaguar))


Sponsors!

dreams and desperation: 243 (Cassia Lyra Maurise, District Two Female)

The Fangirl in Pink Jeans: 103 (Infiniti Reagan, District Three Female)

caitiebug007: 109 (Devon Cynthia Rose, District Five Female)

roses burning: 140 (Devon Cynthia Rose, District Five Female)

The First Adventuress: 215 (Aran Quade, District Six Male)

JaymanRepublic: 119 (Logan Woodson, District Seven Male)

Clis2339: 168 (Henry Reynoso, District Eight Male)

Wolfie McCoy: 56 (Thanatos Rize, District Nine Male)

Mystical Pine Forest: 196 (Cheyenne Bruno, District Ten Female)


Alliances!

Careers (243 points): Mason (2), Cassia (2) (243,dreams and desperation), and Esmeralda (4)

Malaran (Araya?) (215 points): Malaya (1), Aran (6) (215,The First Adventuress)

Brains and Brawn (168 points): Blue (4), and Henry (8) (168,Clis2339)


Loners!

Infiniti (3) (103) (103,The Fangirl in Pink Jeans)

Cordin (3)

Devon (5) (249) (109,catiebug007) (140,roses burning)

Darius (5)

Jetta (6)

Logan (7) (119) (119,JaymanRepublic)

Thanatos (9) (56) (56,Wolfie McCoy)

Cheyenne (10) (196) (196,Mystical Pine Forest)

Willow (11)


Questions!

Which section/character was your favorite?

Least favorite?

Favorite tribute right now?

Least?

Thoughts on the tributes' future?

Who will die next?

Seeing a Victor?

Until next time,

Lord Zagreus