The Fourteenth Annual Hunger Games
Introduction
President Patrice Dominicar remained in power, an, bit by bit, he slowly enforced a larger workload on the Districts, especially the rebellious outer ones. The Districts began to fracture under the added weight and duty, and this would lead the starvation of hundreds, which was continued in the outer Districts, especially 9, 11, and 12, until around the 210th Hunger Games, where the Capitol improved much in the Districts. Lima Xabie-Sombray barely managed to keep her position as Head Gamemaker. To keep the job she loved so much, she imposed another brutal arena with dangerous mutts, but more on that later. Boliviana Rare finally retired after 12 years of being the host, and Cadmus Liseti replaced her. He was a 36 year old muscled ex-Peacekeeper with charisma, a brilliant smile, and an attitude that could change the gravest of things into something optimistic, a skill needed to host the ever morbid Hunger Games. Three tributes scored 9s, and many scored 8s and 7s. The males did particularly well this year, with one 5 and the next highest score being a 7. There were no volunteers. Here are the tributes:
District 1: Adda Taylor, 16 (7) 14-1 and Fifer Golden, 17 (8) 9-1
District 2: Rheta Sansadean, 18 (8) 8-1 and Justinus Malcolms, 18 (9) 4-1
District 3: Momenta Claritts, 17 (7) 15-1 and Padlet Scoop, 14 (5) 33-1
District 4: Caroline Islander, 16 (8) 9-1 and Asher Tennyson, 17 (9) 4-1
District 5: Emelia Tune, 16 (6) 23-1 and Beckett Harolds, 18 (8) 9-1
District 6: Philippa Ryder, 17 (5) 31-1 and Sabian Marigold, 16 (8) 10-1
District 7: Alivia Torrents, 15 (6) 22-1 and Arlo Mournery, 17 (8) 9-1
District 8: Caitlon Beamer, 16 (5) 32-1 and Rigby Forced, 16 (7) 15-1
District 9: Beverly Mash, 18 (6) 23-1 and Geraldo Cornfield, 17 (8) 10-1
District 10: Margo Lyce, 14 (6) 25-1 and Colton Tangler, 15 (9) 6-1
District 11: Freeha Indepp, 17 (7) 15-1 and Zaccheus Glazer, 18 (8) 9-1
District 12: Pattya Grace, 16 (6) 24-1 and Fegar O'Hare, 17 (7) 14-1
HGBA Odds: 15% on Justinus and Asher, 10% on Colton and Rheta, 5% Caroline, Zaccheus, Arlo, Sabian, Geraldo, Fifer, and Beckett, 2% Fegar, Freeha, Adda, and Rigby, 1% or less on Momenta, Padlet, Emelia, Philippa, Alivia, Caitlon, Beverly, Margo, and Pattya.
The Games
The tributes arose in a hazy, humid arena. A dense jungle surrounded the tributes on all sides, and a variety of strange and exotic animal/mutt calls echoed through the air. The tributes stood uncomfortably on their pedestals, unsure of their surroundings. The arena was stocked full of food, and most of the weapons this time around were different types of swords. To the north, it was just pure jungle, with an abundance of pastel colored parrot mutts. To the south was a large, glittering waterfall, which was the source of the three murky rivers that sliced through the otherwise un-interrupted jungle arena. To the west, just pure jungle, but the terrain became uneven, and jaguar mutts prowled this sector of the arena. Two of the rivers presided in the west. To the east, again, all jungle, with a variety of easy game, from edible deer-like and turkey-like mutts to something that even resembled a furry pig. The third river presided in the east. The strange noises distracted some tributes as the countdown ensued.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
The proto-Career alliance had once again formed. Adda, Fifer, Rheta, Justinus, Caroline, and Asher were the first to reach the Cornucopia, all sweeping up various swords. Because of this strong alliance, and the variety of other formidable tributes, this bloodbath would clock in at 9 deaths.
As the proto-Career alliance swarmed around several tributes, the 5 member alliance surged forward. It was made up of both tributes from 10 and 11, and the female from 12, Pattya. The males (Colton and Zaccheus) scooped up machetes, and Margo grabbed a broadsword. Pattya grabbed twin daggers, and Freeha grabbed a lethal killing weapon, the only one in the Games this time around; a bow.
As the Lower Alliance, as they called themselves (after the fact that they were all from the lower 3 Districts), snatched up weapons and supplies, the proto-Career alliance dispatched of a stocky girl who'd been trying to escape the bloodbath with a backpack and a katana. Justinus and Fifer worked together to cut her off and then, Fifer proceed to cut off her head, ironically.
Beverly Mash, District 9 Female; 24th, Killed by Fifer, Bloodbath
Fifer turned into enough time to see an arrow, and then another, sprout from his chest. His eyes rolled into the back of his head and he fell, dead, as the Lower Alliance sprinted away at top speed. Freeha shot two arrows into Caroline's shoulder and side, and one into the foot of Asher, as Fifer's cannon rang.
Fifer Golden, District 1 Male; 23rd, Killed by Freeha, Bloodbath
Justinus, roaring in fury, gave chase and singled out Zaccheus. A quick sweep of his broadsword, and Zaccheus was literally in three different, bloody pieces.
Zaccheus Glazer, District 11 Male; 22nd, Killed by Justinus, Bloodbath
The Lower Alliance made it out of sight and into the steamy jungle, so the proto-Career Alliance turned to the other tributes. They'd had luck so far, and several had made it out with a considerable load of supplies. The proto-Careers, angered by how their alliance was already fracturing, attacked wildly. As one girl tried to stick a dagger into the gut of an already near-dead Caroline, Asher, his foot bleeding, decapitated her.
Momenta Claritts, District 3 Female; 21st, Killed by Asher, Bloodbath
Seconds later, Rheta, wielding twin katanas, chopped into the District 6 Female's back so harshly that she was dead in moments.
Philippa Ryder, District 6 Female; 20th, Killed by Rheta, Bloodbath
A boy, infuriated by the death of his District partner and only ally at the hands of Asher, jumped, screaming, at a distracted Asher and Caroline. Adda jumped into the scene and sliced open his stomach, killing him.
Padlet Scoop, District 3 Male; 19th, Killed by Adda, Bloodbath
Meanwhile, Justinus and Rheta had cornered two allied girls inside the Cornucopia. One slashed a small cut on Rheta's left calf, but that only made Rheta's blade go deeper into the girl's throat.
Caitlon Beamer, District 8 Female; 18th, Killed by Rheta, Bloodbath
Justinus quickly dispatched of the other girl, cutting through her entire body with his machete. Her cannon rang loudly as her gore splattered on the back golden wall of the mighty Cornucopia.
Alivia Torrents, District 7 Female; 17th, Killed by Justinus, Bloodbath
As the Careers regrouped, they found Asher weeping by a barely breathing Caroline. Her arrow wounds were too mortal, even though Asher had attempted to mend her with a medical kit he found at the mouth of the Cornucopia. She passed two minutes later in the arms of her District partner and most trusted ally.
Caroline Islander, District 4 Female; 16th, Killed by Freeha, Bloodbath
The proto-Career alliance was miffed. They were afraid it would be a repeat of last year, where the proto-Career alliance had shattered only days into the Games. Josef from 1 and Dana from 4 had died that year; Fifer from 1 and Caroline from 4 had died this year. The Careers were frightened by this, and they stayed at their camp at the Cornucopia instead of venturing out to hunt other tributes down.
Day 2 proved dangerous for most tributes, as those in the jungle faced the wrath of multiple muttations. All but 1 tribute were able to fend off their attackers.
The jaguar muttations in the west, coupled with the bumpy terrain, proved too much for the urban District 6 Male, who tripped and was devoured.
Sabian Marigold, District 6 Male; 15th, Killed by jaguar mutts, Day 2
Day 3 was deathless. Day 4, the proto-Career pack tracked down a boy in the western quadrant, brutally wounded by the same jaguar mutts that had killed Sabian. Justinus polished him off easily.
Rigby Forced, District 8 Male; 14th, Killed by jaguar mutts and Justinus, Day 4
Day 5 and Day 6 were eventless, besides the multiple ruthless parrot mutt attacks on the Lower Alliance, which left Margo and Pattya heavily wounded. Day 6, a wounded Emelia from 5 joined the ranks of the Lower Alliance after she protected Pattya from being pulverized by the stampeding herd of jungle deer. Day 7, the two large alliances clashed in the fertile eastern sector of the arena, near the banks of the singular river in that area. The proto-Careers quickly surprised the alliance, which was preparing for rest. Justinus made quick work of his most formidable ally, Colton, throwing the only spear in the arena into his back, killing him.
Colton Tangler, District 10 Male; 13th, Killed by Justinus, Day 7
In the confusion, Emelia stumbled and face planted in the mud, her sword flying from her hands. As she tried to struggle to her feet, Rheta brought her blade down in a strong hacking motion, severing the girl's head from her neck.
Emelia Tune, District 5 Female; 12th, Killed by Rheta, Day 7
Things went south for the proto-Careers at that point. Adda also slipped on the muddy banks and wiped out, twisting her ankle, as she lunged at Margo. The girl quickly retaliated, shoving her machete into the startled girl's back.
Adda Taylor, District 1 Female; 11th, Killed by Margo, Day 7
Freeha awoke from her slumber when the gory spear that had killed Colton sailed past her head, landing a yard behind her. She quickly grabbed her bow and fired four arrows, all hitting their mark, into her attacker. He fell, his face surprised, into the mud as Pattya and Margo chased away his allies. Another favorite to win fell that day, into the liquidy mud.
Justinus Malcolms, District 2 Male; 10th, Killed by Freeha, Day 7
Day 8 came and went without conflict. Day 9, three loners, Fegar from 12, Beckett from 5, and Geraldo from 9, met. Geraldo displayed his good skill with a scythe, slashing open several wounds on Fegar's legs before the boy ran. Beckett tried to hack at his legs with his broadsword, but that only left his own legs unprotected. Geraldo swept the scythe into the boy's midriff, sending him flying, blood spurting from his wounded abdomen. He screamed as Geraldo buried his scythe in the boy thrice more until he died.
Beckett Harolds, District 5 Male; 9th, Killed by Geraldo, Day 9
That day, the Top 8 were determined; Rheta Sansadean from District 2, Asher Tennyson from District 4, Arlo Mournery from District 7, Geraldo Cornfield from District 9, Margo Lyce from District 10, Freeha Indepp from District 11, Pattya Grace from District 12, and Fegar O'Hare from District 12.
No more action ensued until Day 11, where Fegar succumbed to his multiple injuries, caused by jaguar mutts and Geraldo. He died around noon.
Fegar O'Hare, District 12 Male; 8th, Killed by jaguar mutts and Geraldo, Day 11
Day 12, the scraggly remainders of the Lower Alliance attacked the scraggly remainders of the proto-Career alliance. This battle would result in two deaths. The first came to Asher, as Pattya leaped onto his sleeping form and shoved her machete into his chest.
Asher Tennyson, District 4 Male; 7th, Killed by Pattya, Day 12
Pattya screamed as Rheta instantly reacted, throwing one of her katanas like a giant throwing knife. It ripped a large hole in Pattya, and she bled out in moments as her two remaining allies, Freeha and Margo, escaped the wrath of now lonely Rheta.
Pattya Grace, District 12 Female; 6th, Killed by Rheta, Day 12
Day 13, similarly to last year, the Gamemakers dropped a challenge in front of every tribute. Two deaths would result from this.
The first death would come to a loner male who had made little to no impression on the Capitol; in fact, in the HGBA's Top 8 betting round, he was nearly forgotten, and the Capitol was scratching its head over who the 8th member of the Top 8 was until they consulted the official list of remaining tributes. Jaguars plagued him like moths to a candlelight, and he was torn apart.
Arlo Mournery, District 7 Male; 5th, Killed by jaguar mutts, Day 13
The second death came to Margo in the eastern sector of the arena. The two remaining tributes from the Lower Alliance fought bravely against the surplus of anaconda mutts (their fangs had been dipped in poison) that were sent their way, but one wrapped its jaws around Margo fifteen minutes in, and she went unconscious from the poison. Despite Freeha's best efforts, her friend and ally was killed and partially consumed by the anaconda mutts.
Margo Lyce, District 10 Female; 4th, Killed by anaconda mutts, Day 13
Day 14, the remaining three tributes, Rheta, Geraldo, and Freeha, were pushed to the Cornucopia by raging forest fires. Geraldo got the worst of it, so, as he staggered into the clearing, Rheta could easily pounce on him. He put up a fight and slashed off her left hand with his scythe, much to her dismay and pain, before she did him in with a blade to the throat.
Geraldo Cornfield, District 9 Male; 3rd, Killed by Rheta, Day 14
It was much too easy for Freeha to slink from the shadows and fire her last three arrows into Rheta as she howled in pain, holding her bloody wrist, distraught by the loss of her hand. She barely noticed the three arrows slice into her body until she was on the ground, seconds away from dying. She gave one last rueful wail of pain before she died.
Rheta Sansadean, District 2 Female; 2nd, Killed by Freeha, Day 14
"Freeha Indepp of District 11, you are the Victor of the 14th Hunger Games!" Cadmus's voice echoed through the arena. Freeha just threw down her bow, snapping it in anger, as she tried to keep the tears and memories at bay.
Aftermath
Freeha was loved by her District for being their first female Victor. She was also appreciated by the other Districts, as she advocated for increased funds for orphanages and soup kitchens in all of the Districts. She believed in everyone being prepared and cared for, but she did not believe in the Academies, prepping children to murder one another. She believed that all children should be given equal grounds to start from. Often, especially in the earlier Games, the disparity between Districts showed. Even untrained, many tributes from the upper 4 or 5 Districts often survived for long because they had been well fed their entire lives and were stronger and smarter because of this. Before Freeha could ignite her nourishment revolution, however, Salandra and Guild would found the Academy of District 1, only weeks after her Games would end. She would be helpless to watch as the trend swept to Districts 2 and 4 in the year of the 16th Games, and, by the 20th Hunger Games, all 3 of those Districts were supplying trained tributes for both genders. She would feebly try to enact her plan, but all she could really do was be a reliable and kind Mentor to the dozens of kids she would Mentor over her years.
Freeha would live to age 79, dying three months after the 76th Hunger Games. She would marry and have two sons.
The payouts were pretty good for her Victory, as only 2% bet on her.
Her Victory Tour was splendid, with all of the Districts liking her and cheering her on.
Fun Fact (Mentioned above): In the 13th and 14th Games, the only members of the proto-Career alliance to die during the bloodbath were the District 1 Male and the District 4 Female.
Victor's News
Freeha moves into the Victor's Village of District 11, across the way from Vissarion.
Vissarion has his first child, a boy named Hyatt.
Guild has his first and only child, a boy he names Marvelous.
List of Victors
1st: Kelan Thather, District 4 (1, 1 Male)
2nd: Dillon Tripp, District 9 (1, 1 Male)
3rd: Tugra Ertra, District 5 (1, 1 Female)
4th: Noor Tuskararus, District 2 (1, 1 Female)
5th: Ishania Patel, District 7 (1, 1 Female)
6th: Guild Tonneroy, District 1 (1, 1 Male)
7th: Chaplin Nastaro, District 3 (1, 1 Male)
8th: Irmentrude Marley, District 5 (2, 2 Female)
9th: Vissarion Chamantel, District 11 (1, 1 Male)
10th: Greason Trails, District 6 (1, 1 Male)
11th: Mags Flanagan, District 4 (2, 1 Female)
12th: Salandra Valour, District 1 (2, 1 Female)
13th: Barcelona Sepias, District 10 (1, 1 Female)
14th: Freeha Indepp, District 11 (2, 1 Female)
A/N: Here is Freeha, the last Victor of a period I'm calling "The Early Age." The next chapter, the very first Careers appear from District 1, and the Games of Katniss's time quickly evolve. Not to worry, the Games from the 15th-500th will not be 6 Careers winning 90% of the time. if you've read through the glossary or have picked up things from the story, Careers and the Games continue to evolve and change, and they will past the extent of this story. Did you like Freeha and this chapter?
Until next time,
Tracee
