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dreams and desperation: Three songs, huh? Hm… Well, number one is, of course, "Evermore" by Dan Stevens. (Yes, I'm obsessed with Beauty and the Beast, deal ;)) Two, I think, is "Letters from Home" by John Michael Montgomery, and then "I'm still Standing" (Taron Egerton version, from Sing. I was obsessed with it after I broke my leg a few months ago) Thanks for the review!

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And speaking of, thank you guys so much for 200 reviews! That's more than I could hope for, and we're still going!

One of these District sections took a turn even I was not expecting. You've been warned.


District One

Malaya Garnet, 17


District One thought for sure that Malaya was going to die today. She was at the mercy of the Four boy- he could have ended her, as quickly as any other tribute would have in that situation. It is for this reason that the people in the Luxury District were surprised to see the Six boy come to her rescue, to threaten the life of a fellow outlier to protect a Career. Since Marcus' death, many are beginning to back the boy, and today's events only solidified their support.

Together, the two tributes have bound Malaya's leg, using some vines to tie their black tarp to the wound. It doesn't seem as though the spear hit anything very important; already the blood has begun to stop flowing and has begun to scab over. It may be a few days, but with Aran caring for her, Malaya should be up and moving again soon.

As can be expected, Beryl and Cietrin Garnet are in honest disbelief at the day's events. Both knew the Games were dangerous, but they had figured the rewards were worth the risk. Now that their own daughter had such a close encounter with death… their spirits have sunk as they've realized the real price of survival.


District Two

Cassia Lyra Maurise, 18

Mason Lepodolite, 18


Everyone in District Two is on the edge of their seats for two reasons: One, the Four girl is bound to snap soon, and then their tributes won't have any competition. Two, the Careers have camped so close to the Six girl, they're bound to find her soon. They can smell the blood, hear the distant screams, pleading to end it, just end it. Yes, things are looking good in Two, another Victory practically under their belts.

Cassia is guarding the camp tonight, though Two knows there's nothing she has to watch for. She plays with her knives mostly, a trademark weapon of Two. Since the Seventy-Fourth, when their best knife-thrower in their history went into the Games, that weapon was branded alongside the Two name, to their pride and honor. Mason too uses a Two's weapon, though swords can be just as easily used by Ones or Fours or even Sevens and Thirteens.

Mason's contempt toward his allies is of no concern to his parents, who know that he'll be able to finish off whatever's left of Cassia and Mera when the Alliance splits. Their only worry is that the pack may split early, lowering Mason's chances. Cassia's parents are of different mind, of course, hoping the pack splits sooner rather than later, though there's really no reason to worry as of yet.


District Three

Infiniti Reagan, 17

Cordin Bolt, 16


Infiniti finding water today was of great relief to District Three, and while the Six girl looked like she might have tried something, Fin still possesses her supplies and resources. Cordin followed the river today, finding the cliff where the fresh Arena water drops into the ocean. While Three's team sits at opposite ends of the only water source, they are well supplied and should last a couple more days. Then again, District Ten probably thought the same thing of their tributes, and now one is fallen.

Fin has fashioned a hammock for herself, and is more than comfortable as she delves into whatever that thing is that she caught in her snares today. The Capitol is beginning to use her comfort as an advertisement, to pacify the "District Rights" activists in the Capitol, as much as the people in the Districts. Cordin is sitting pretty as well, fairly well supplied and watching the less-terrifying darkness around him.

Both families on the Thrones worry that the Gamemakers might get bored with their children or siblings. Fin's family almost wishes for something to happen, something to make her seem like a real contender without getting her killed. Cordin's family is holding on to the hope that enough action will occur elsewhere in the Arena to distract from his meanderings.


District Four

Esmeralda "Mera" Annalise Dawn, 18

Jasper Blue, 16


Things were pretty intense in Four today, to say the least. On the one hand, you had Esmeralda and the Careers camping enticingly close to another tribute, mixing a sense of glorious death into the air. On the other, you had the near-fatal collision between the two smaller Alliances, one of which Blue is part of. It's a shame he didn't kill the One girl, but at least he and his ally are still in the running.

The duo has been talking about the craziness since it first happened, and while Blue might have been a little frustrated with the younger boy, he has found that his distraction may have saved the fisher boy's life. Mera has been unable to sleep thus far, keeping one eye open as she listens to Cassia stalking around camp. She tenses as she nears, her fingers gripping her sword, and only relaxes slightly as the sounds fade away.

The girl's family just wants her to kill them the next chance she gets. After they're gone, the rest of the competition has no chance. Alas, she cannot hear their silent pleas, and resort to just watching, waiting. Blue's parents are still recovering from the close encounter, though at least their collective breathing rate has slowed a little.


District Five

Devon Cynthia Rose, 17

Darius Line, 17


The Sponsor gift sent to Darius today was a surprise to Five; the boy wasn't that impressive of a tribute, but perhaps his mentor was able to pull a few strings. He seems a little more lighthearted now, having wandered around since he received his package. Devon has yet to do much, which is good yet worrisome; while she may be a few kilometers from the nearest tribute, she still may be forced into the path of another.

Now, however, she's sleeping on the beach, curled up in her poncho around her knives. She's held them like a lifeline since her first encounter with the Two girl, and for good reason. She knows that danger can strike at any moment here. Darius is also asleep, though he's tossing and turning as he lies there. He's not holding onto his supplies like Dev, but what can you expect, really?

Gio and Elliot are on Dev's Throne again, though people in the Capitol wish little Ori was there with them. They watch the screens, looking to make sure none of the tributes nor the Gamemakers are moving in on their friend. Not that they could do anything, but it feels good to stand in support. Darius' mother felt a true spark of hope as Darius' gift drifted down, and the flame, though dim, is really starting to shine.


District Six

Jetta Carter, 17

Aran Quade, 17


Day Four was the first time since the Bloodbath that either of the tributes from Six saw another tribute (not including Malaya), and are honestly amazed that they're both relatively okay. Aran has shown genuine concern for his ally, having made sure her wound got covered until they could find something more suitable. Jetta has been watching the Careers' camp since they showed up by her little oasis, though she can't seem to formulate any plans.

Even now, the thin girl doesn't dare leave her cave, for fear of being caught. While she has some food stockpiled at the moment, a dozen mangoes only last so long. She knows she'll have to make a move, but she seems unable to. On the other side of the Arena, Aran has insisted on keeping watch, that Malaya needs her sleep. She reluctantly agreed, and once again the boy may be in for a near-restless night.

Reyna screamed during the standoff, sure that her brother was about to take a life for the first time. He managed not to, however, though she still wants to scold him for his threats, despite how laughable that sounds. Jetta's parents went on an emotional rollercoaster today, first in joy at their daughter finding water and then in fear at the Careers finding her hiding spot. They know that the next couple days could determine Jetta's fate.


District Seven

Logan Woodson, 16


District Seven wasn't as worried about Logan today, especially after the little skirmish between the boys from Four, Six, Eight and the girl from One. He hasn't moved a whole lot, not that any particular move would leave him more vulnerable. He's a long ways from any of the others, from any dangers they might pose. They didn't move much either, save for the Careers, who were busy most of the day looking for a place to camp.

By this point, he, like all the others, has run out of Capitol-provided food. Evidently, however, the surplus of fruits and small animals in the Arena was meant to make up for the certain lack of food. Being a child of Seven, he has thus far been fed well, and has been drinking well from the nearby river. So long as the Careers don't find him tomorrow, he should be fine then too.

Logan's family wasn't on the Throne for most of the day, Jake and William looking for support for their brother and son, Lena swiping some of the cash they'd collected for more beer. She had declared that morning that things were getting boring and to not bother her until his "worthless hide" was dead as Kenzi. It was a miracle she had stayed sober up until this point, to be honest.


District Eight

Henry Reynoso, 14


After Henry's traumatic day, the two boys found a fairly nice place to lie low for a few days. A cave, hidden beneath a fallen log at the base of a tree, has plenty of space for the small Alliance to live in comfort without getting in the other' personal space. They haven't spoken a whole lot since running in to Aran and Malaya, other than Henry explaining how he had come back despite Blue's insistence.

He's still shaken even now, and the two are sitting on opposite sides of the cave, awkwardly silent. Henry has refused to go to sleep, afraid of everything suddenly, and Blue seems worried he might ditch in the middle of the night. Henry cannot convince him otherwise, however, and therefore doesn't speak, afraid of irritating his ally.

Tragedy hit the Reynoso family today, something unforeseen by people in the Capitol and Eight. Sonia Mathers Reynoso, at the age of 71, died of a heart attack as Henry was held hostage. His sisters, though not as close to her as Henry, are devastated, and can only imagine how Henry might take the news should he return home. It was so unexpected, so sudden; she was perfectly healthy.


District Nine

Thanatos Rize, 15


District Nine might have thought Thanatos would have taken the advice his mentor had given him on Day Three, but no. He had to follow them, staying out of sight but close enough so that his binoculars were useless, eating the last half of his jerky and finding himself in an unfamiliar area. Though he followed the Careers all the way to their new camp, he's at least had the sense to retreat to the volcano.

Now he's asleep, sitting up against a mangrove at the base of the mountain. If he has half a brain, he'll return to the river soon. If not, his death will be slow and terrible, something Nine doesn't want to have to watch again. It happens often enough, but this Arena doesn't give any reason for tributes to be killed by anything other than another tribute. Or the lava. Or the jaguar. Or infection.

Aoife Rize continues to stand alone, though she tried to convince her parents to change their minds earlier in the day. They refused of course, claiming that they have "no right to stand within ten feet of the Throne. The tribute is not my child." After that, of course, they brushed her away so they could continue their meeting, followed by four hours of prayer to the gods watching over Nine.


District Ten

Cheyenne Bruno, 13


Cheyenne gathered for the majority of Day Four, even sang a little under her breath as she climbed the trees and collected water. She seems to have… not exactly gotten over the death of her ally, not that Ten has either, but she is, at least, pushing through it and onward. She seems much more focused, levelheaded.

Currently, she's trying to figure out what exactly the small canister she got in her bag is. She can't figure out how to open it, can't twist it, nothing. According to the experts in the Capitol, what she has is a low-powered bomb. One which, when dented in any way, shape or form would blow a hole in anything within one to two feet of the initial blast, and push back anything within six. She seems to understand the potential danger though, and hasn't attempted anything crazy yet.

Vivian and Charles Bruno feel unable to wait any longer. Like any other parent whose child has entered the Arena, they just want that child back. Sitting back and watching and pretending to enjoy it, knowing that in all reality there's nothing that they can do, is the ultimate torture. With each passing day Cheyenne's odds increase and decrease, a rollercoaster of uncertainty.


District Eleven

Willow Orchids, 13


Willow explored the area around her camp for the majority of the day, having been forced into it at the Careers' appearance yesterday. She has, however, managed to find another high tree, one with thick branches several meters above the black stone, big enough to hold her weight and not force her to be balancing constantly. She can easily rest upon it at night, though it's much more precarious than her old one.

As she sits in her tree tonight, she examines the small glass vial she found in her pack on Day One. The deep purple swirling around within the container is a poison, as she's suspected, but she can't decide on what best to do with it. She has no weapon to coat it in, nobody whom she might feed that would trust her. Like the girl from Ten, she too has the trial of figuring out how to use the bomb she unwittingly nabbed.

Back in Eleven, Asher and Mint are praying that something happens again tomorrow as it did today, something to distract the nation's attention and leave Willow free for another day. They know it's only so long before she'll have to go on the offensive, but action elsewhere will prolong the inevitable encounter. Their sister comes first, before the health and lives of the other tributes and their families.


Capitol


At Games Control, Mars Viking is on top of the world. The ratings from today's fight soared over 41,000- that is, 41,000 households tuned into the Games around the country- which is only 11,000 less than the initial Bloodbath. If he can keep this up, his first Quell might be a bigger success than any of his predecessors. Unlike them, he might be able to orchestrate a second one before the end of his career.

Deep in the brothels of the Lower Capitol, a took to the streets for all of about seven minutes, District Eight fanatics certain that the Gamemakers had somehow choreographed the meeting of the two Alliances, as well as the certain death of the Eight boy. It was quickly silenced, however, especially once the Six boy and the girl from One disappeared back into the darkness. They'll wait in the shadows, for now.

In general, the Capitol has clearly already selected a few favorite tributes, ones that they would love to have on the Victor's Throne. Of course, nobody can remember the last time they really didn't like the lone survivor *cough* Johanna Mason *cough cough*, but they would certainly love if one of their chosen champions would come out Victorious. Not to mention the prestige and money they can earn when their bets pay off.


Control Center


Jade Heghes is in absolute shock. Her tribute nearly died today, ambushed by a tribute from a Career District and then rescued by an outlier. She wants to be ashamed, wants to show that Kiara girl that it doesn't mean anything, but the gasp of surprise and muttered curse have already forced her pride down her throat.

Moara Slater is sick and tired of fighting with the other Career Mentors. Jacob tries to help, but he's just a horrible person, and Halibut has the nerve to call Moara a traitor. To her face. To say things are strained among them is an understatement, and Moara suspects their tributes are somehow mimicking their actions.

Jacob Gold wishes the others would see the Game for what it is: a game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. If the others want to fight over it though, he will sit back and enjoy it. And he can't help but look smug when his tribute is going to win, Halibut.

Ingrid Relbot could never express her relief at Infiniti's day in words. Her tribute has found water, has a marvelous camp set up, and is seemingly safe from the other tributes. Besides, the Careers haven't gotten a parachute yet, something which the bickering of their Mentors has no doubt directly influenced.

Matrix Volt can do literally nothing for his tribute right now. Sure, he could send food or a weapon, but what does he truly need right now? There's no way of telling, as he has what he currently needs and there's no hint as to what the future might hold. The Games are a gamble, but Matrix isn't willing to go all-in yet.

Just a few more days. Halibut Odair continuously reminds himself at this point. Just a few more days and I don't have to deal with her. Moara Slater is a disgrace to all Victors. Thomas Jackson, my protégé and former tribute, could have beaten her with one hand behind his back. The backstabbing little-

To say Kinzie Wrasse is disappointed in her tribute is a severe understatement. Jasper could have killed the girl, could have left the Eight boy to die. Not only would it have removed the burden of two more tributes from his shoulders, it would have allowed Kinzie to rid herself of having to work with the stupidity that is Velvet Furze.

Fosca Beralia needs a break. Like every year, she'd take a bullet for her tribute, but this time the screaming and exchange of curses and throwing of chairs has become almost too much to bear. With Cecelia and Gloss' tributes fallen, their fights are more constant, especially during the action of the day. And, of course, there's the Career Mentors. This is going to be a long year.

Matt Electrode is excited at the sudden burst of will Darius has shown since his sponsor gift arrived. Sure, should he live, he'll live with the crushing guilt of having outlived and/or killed twenty-five others, but every Victor has to deal with that. Whether or not they're affected by it is beside the point.

Railer Playne can't help but wonder how much longer Jetta can survive. Sure, she had a lucky break today, but the appearance of the Careers is sure to get her killed eventually. The only way out of her oasis is to get past their camp, and they have a watch posted at all times. Things aren't looking so good, but hey, anything can happen.

Kiara Enygma isn't sure she's been more proud of a tribute before. Aran charged into danger without a second thought, defending his ally even though it put his own life at risk. To top it all, none of the involved actually died. While another death would certainly help Aran's chances, Kiara knows people in the Capitol will find his actions "charming," if it's even possible for charm to make an appearance in the Arena.

Lily Jeng's tribute needs to do something. She can't do anything to help him unless she has the funds, and wandering around doesn't exactly lure in Sponsors. His ability to sit around and do absolutely nothing is admirable, however. Lily knows that, in his place, she'd have to be constantly busy, keeping her focus on her final goal: Victory.

Velvet Furze was almost certain he was going to lose his tribute today. It made sense; he was being held by the Six boy, a hostage in a Game where killing is a good thing. He looked to Kiara Enygma during the ordeal, and she refused to meet his eyes. One could imagine his relief when Henry somehow got away clean.

Harvest Summer is infuriated with her tribute, and understandably so. Thanatos Rize can't seem to comprehend the fact that her advice is what helps keeps tributes alive. She's the one who's survived this, the one who's seen nearly seventy Games, one of them being a Quell. She helped another survive the atrocity that is the Arena. Wheat Miller wasn't nearly as insufferable.

Tabitha Shearer continues to be excited at the prospect of having her first ever Victor. Sure, it's only the Top Sixteen, but it's been a long time since Tabitha had a tribute as promising as Cheyenne Bruno. Even the condescending 150-year-old Austin Bean isn't enough to dampen her spirits. She can taste it, the satisfaction and pride she's been searching for for thirty-two years.

Crysta Rine feels the need to send her tribute something soon, something to keep her alive, to give her some way of defending herself in a fight. Her poison is useless, she can't figure out the bomb- she needs something she can use, yet somehow tailored to her. The road ahead will be long and hard, and the thirteen-year-old could certainly use something to aid her in her journey.


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

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

Esmeralda "Mera" Annalise Dawn: 2 (Soot Maloy, D12M; Rebelle Sunflower Rine, D13F)

Darius Line: 1 (Harvest Miller, D9F)

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


Sponsors!

dreams and desperation: 246 (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: 157 (Devon Cynthia Rose, District Five Female)

The First Adventuress: 218 (Aran Quade, District Six Male)

JaymanRepublic: 119 (Logan Woodson, District Seven Male)

Clis2339: 191 (Henry Reynoso, District Eight Male)

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

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


Alliances!

Careers (246 points): Mason (2), Cassia (2) (246,dreams and desperation), and Esmeralda (4).

Malaran (Araya?) (215 points): Malaya (1), Aran (6) (218,The First Adventuress)

Brains and Brawn (191 points): Blue (4), and Henry (8) (191,Clis2339).


Loners!

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

Cordin (3)

Devon (5) (266) (109,catiebug007) (157,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!

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Until next time!