~~Julian Grayson District 2 Male~~

"C'mon Zara, one more step," I urged.

Zara made a sick face, then took another step.

"Here," Cascade offered. She took Zara's other arm, and slung it over her.

There was a sudden rustling behind us, and I drew my knife. There were sticks cracking.

"Who's there!" I hollered.

Aurora suddenly burst through, bow drawn. Cascade acted quicker, and Aurora went down with one swing of her knife. There was a cannon shot in the distance, and we looked at Aurora in disgust.

"No one tries to attack my friend," Cascade said with a smile before helping Zara once again

~~Velvet Metallic District 3 Female~~

"Just a little higher," I muttered, climbing a tree. "Almost there."

I made it to a high branch, and took a break. I went over my situation.

I had lost sight of Zara in the bloodbath, so we couldn't be allies. Yet.

Aurora had the only bow and...Aurora! Was that shot hers? I mean, I'm over exaggerating, but if it was, there is no bow in the arena.

I tried to calm myself down. Okay, I can make my own bow. I began cutting off some sticks from the tree with my knife, and pulled them together with string I found from my pack. I was testing it out when I heard a rustle below me. I quickly aimed at the figure climbing up the tree. I didn't know who it was, but I had two choices. I could either ally, or shoot.

I went for the obvious option.

~~Cascade Robins District 4 Female~~

"Come down little girl!" Beautiful called to the 5 girl who had begun climbing up the tree. "Or are you scared?"

It was a little past midday now, and Beautiful, Jordan, and I went hunting for tributes while Julian dealt with Zara. I checked the sun, around 3 p.m. Without warning, the girl came tumbling down the tree. Getting a closer look, I realized an arrow sticking out the side of her head. I let out a gasp, then looked up.

"I'm climbing," I told the boys.

"But-"

"Whoever's up there, they're good," I told Jordan. "I want him, or her, on my side."

So I began to climb.

The air was sweeter up here, not like the somehow murky air below. Then, I saw a tribute's boot hanging off of a branch. As I climbed higher, I classified the being as female. I opened my mouth to speak.

"Don't shoot," I demanded.

The girl turned in surprise.

"It's fine," I told her.

"You were with Zara," she sputtered.

"Uh-huh," I answered. "I saw the way you killed that girl. I want you on my team."

"The-the careers?" The girl stuttered.

"No," I told her.

"No?"

"Once Zara is better," I explained. "We're killing the boys and going off on our own."

"Deal," the girl agreed.

~~Woodley Forrester District 7 Male~~

I had the careers on my tail. It's been about an hour since the last cannon shot-I don't know how they caught up so fast. Camouflage is my best bet right now. I scooped up some mud and-mud!

Wherever there's mud, there's water. I knew how to swim. I ran in the direction of the mud, cringing slightly as a throwing knife flew past my ear. Only missed by a millimeter. I spotted the clear lake, and jumped in. I sank to the bottom, holding my breath.

"Darn it!" I heard, who I assumed was Cascade hollered. "I'm going after him!"

"Don't!" I recognized Velvet's voice. "It could be dangerous."

"He's not worth our time," Beautiful complained. "We'll get him later."

I waited until I was sure they were gone, then tried to swim to the surface. But I was pulled down.

~~Zara Unova District 2 Female~~

"Julian," I whispered. "Thanks."

"My pleasure, Miss Zara!" He exclaimed, giving me a smile.

"Tell me how bad it is," I demanded.

"It's fine," he told me, his voice reaching a higher octave.

I sighed, glancing at our surroundings. We had found an underground system of tunnels, and set up camp.

"Julian, it's not fine," I finally scolded. "Tell me."

"Do you really want to know?" He asked.

"Yes!"

"Fine, I'll tell you," he whispered. He let out a sigh, then glanced at me. "It's really bad. You'll need Gregotyhrioan."

"Gregotyhrioan?" I asked, slightly confused.

"It's a special medicine crafted by the Capitol," Julian explained. "Unfortunately, it's catagorized under 'Life-Saving Medicines'."

"And...if I don't get it?" I cringed.

"You'll be dead by the time the sun rises on day four, if not sooner" he whispered. He looked at me. "Tick-tock."

~~Nathan Cottonmouth District 11 Male~~

Stop struggling! I thought, agitated. I finally pulled Woodley into the tunnel system under the lake, and he started gasping. I saw my chance, and raised my knife.

"DON'T!" Woodley cried out. "Please..."

I suddenly froze. What was happening to me? I was becoming my father! No matter what happens, I'm not that monster.

"Go," I hissed.

Woodley scrambled up, and sped down the tunnel. I ran the opposite way.

The girl from 10 and I passed, but we just kept running. Either she didn't notice me, or didn't care. I was honestly fine with either.

I found an uphill slope, and walked up. It was going to be dark soon, and I needed to gather some water. I facepalmed. I was right under a lake just a few moments ago. With a groan, I walked back down the slope, then the way I came.

I reached the part where the water met the ceiling, and put a few jars under the drips, knowing they'd be full by morning. I suddenly heard the anthem, and ran outside.

~~A Minute of Silence, Please~~

Rose Oliver, District 1

Manny Ohm, District 3

Spark Costan, District 5

Rusty Shoman, District 5

Raven Slillo, Distrit 6

Bucket Leech, District 6

Aurora Mae Flemmen, District 7

Hades Underwood, District 8

Nite Minous, District 9

Nightfall has begun, and only new horrors await the night.

17th-Aurora Mae Flemmen. 1 Kill. Killed with a dagger by Cascade Robins.

16th-Spark Costan. 0 Kills. Shot in the head by Velvet Metallic.

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