Arena Reveal & Recap

Arena Reveal

The sun is finally rising upon his creation and for the first time, he sees the labor of his love.

Edward Rollo is a very satisfied man.

It would be some what of a barren landscape if not for the towering piles of metal scraps and chunks of plastic that go on until the eye cannot see any further. The beating sun is brutal as he directs the cameras to their starting positions and smiles at his handiwork. A tumbleweed rolls by and he laughs- he knows it appears to be a simple arena but he knows better. There's so much more to it than what meets the eye.

The deserted wastelands of the abandoned junkyard would be almost scenic, if not for the piles of trash which tarnish the purity of the land. But the sky still remains nothing short of beautiful. Blush tones of pink and bright yellows swirl around the dawn sky as the sun peeks up from behind one of the towers of trash.

There's another powerful gust of wind and one of the metal scraps comes tumbling down.

It's heavy enough to crush a skull.

As the camera pans down, following the large piece of metal, it catches the sunlight causing a blinding glare. Refocusing the camera, Edward decides to zoom in on the object- it's a sign. The words are faded but clear:

WARNING: RADIOACTIVE WASTE

Recap

District One:
Male: Valour Porter: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 4th

Trained and ready, Valour is a Career ready to fight and win at any and a costs. His determination to win stems from his want for the glory, money, and fame which comes along with being a victor. Ambitious and ready to fight, Valour scored a 9 as his training score.

Female: Gemma Merlot: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 5th

Another Career, Gemma is 'the wine princess' of district 1. Her brother volunteered two years ago and was killed by his allies from district 2, causing Gemma to develop a deep hatred for the entire district. With a training score of 9, Gemma is allied with the careers and deadset on killing the pair from two, even if it means trading in her own life.

District Two:
Male: Dillon Ricci: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 1st

Although unwilling to play dirty, Dillion is still playing to win. Born to young parents but trained since he was a child, Dillion wants to return home and support his younger brothers and break off his relationship with his parents. Allied with the other careers, Dillion scored an 11 for his private session, the highest score given out this year.

Female: Brigid Cearra: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 18th

Anything but a career, Brigid is a prankster, who grew up in a D2 orphanage after her parents were killed by rebel bombs during the Dark Days. Spunky and spontaneous, Brigid is skilled with traps and disguises and scored a 6. She is allied with Azura, from district 4 and Slone from district 7.

District Three:
Male: Pascal Townsend: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 19th

One of the most intelligent tributes in the games, Pascal is naturally brilliant with a penchant for biology. With a lack of loving parents, Pascal may lack certain social skills but has still managed to make allies with his district partner, along with the pair from 9. Pascal's training score was a 5.

Female: Malikah Goths: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 23rd

Calculating and manipulative, there's far more to Malikah than what meets the eye. Purposely throwing her training score, Malikah only scored a 4, intentionally in attempts to appear weak. Allying with her district partner, Pascal, and the pair from 9, Malikah is prepared to play dirty.

District Four:
Male: Nemo "Kraken" Warnock: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 2nd

With the second highest training score, Kraken is one of the most experienced fighters in the arena, as a member of a district 4 gang. Tired of seeing his district's tributes dying, Kraken is ready to change the tide. He is allied with the other careers and had a training score of 10.

Female: Azura Kayle: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 12th

An experienced spear-fisher, Azura learned everything from her stepfather, who despite being kind while sober, is a completely different man drunk. Although preferring to keep to herself, Azura is allied with Brigid and Sloane and earned a training score of 7.

District Five:
Male: Atom Beaker: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 6th

A clear Capitol favorite, Atom had made quite the impression, especially with the ladies. Confident, arrogant, and a possible father, Atom managed to ally himself with the Careers, while earning himself a 9 as a training score. Atom doesn't have much of a liking for his home district, but is already prepared for the life of a victor.

Female: Davina Gage: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 11th

A middle class, young huntress, Davina is the girl with a plan. The daughter of owners of a meat stall in district 5, Davina began her time in the Capitol by forming her dream alliance comprised of Kent, Lisle, and Tennor. Davina managed to hold her own with a bow, earning a training score of 7.

District Six:
Male: Raft Spence: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 17th

Coming from money, Raft is the son of two railroad owners and has been rather sheltered his entire life, never really seeing the world until now. The oldest of allies, at 15 years old, Raft has allied himself with Corinne and Janelle, two of the youngest in the games. Raft earned a training score of a 6.

Female: Cassie Long: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 10th

Perhaps the loudest, most blunt tribute, Cassie Long will fight you. Deciding to go at the games alone, Cassies most prominent weapon are her fists and she was able to earn herself a training score of 6. Although coming from an alcoholic father who has done his best to do right by his children despite his struggles, Cassie has a girlfriend back in district 6 who she wants to protect from her abusive family.

District Seven:
Male: Kent Timberland: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 3rd

Scoring a 10, Kent is another Capitol favorite. Although not single, more specifically engaged to the daughter of the district 7 mayor, Kent is responsible for raising his two younger siblings, as his mother is on her deathbed. Kent found allies Davina, Tennor, and Lisle and was able to pull out one of the highest scores.

Female: Sloane Lovette: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 14th

Hailing from district 7, Sloane comes from a family, once, heavily involved in the two sides of the rebellion. Losing her mother, sister, and father, Sloane has been raised by her peacekeeper brother and was able to score a 6. From the early days of training, Sloane allied with Brigid and Azura.

District Eight:
Male: Tennor Blankette: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 16th

Ever charming, Tennor is the son of two district 8 photographers and has made quite the impression on the Capitol, as well. Although only scoring a 5, Tennor was able to ally with his district partner Lisle, along with Kent, from D7 and Davina from D5.

Female: Lisle Ellis: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 13th

While trapped on the losing side of a love triangle back home, Lisle is reserved but intelligent and has found herself allying herself with her district partner, Tennor, the boy from 7 and the girl from 5. Lisle's talent with a crossbow earned her a 7 during her private session.

District Nine:
Male: Winston Grainelle: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 24th

Although only able to score a training score of a 4, Winston has managed to remain optimistic throughout his entire time in the Capitol. The son of two morphine addicts, Winston was raised solely by his sister and wants nothing more than to return home and take care of her. Winston was able to ally with his district partner, along with the pair from 3.

Female: Khara Byron: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 7th

A surprise dark horse, despite her nerves, Khara's talent with a spear impressed the gamemakers who gave her a training score of 8. Coming from a large family of 6 and working in the fields since she was a young girl, Khara has managed to make allies with her district partner, Winston, as well as Pascal and Malikah from district 3.

District Ten:
Male: Dakota Branson: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 21st

Opting to go at the games alone, Dakota comes from a family of butchers and like Pascal from 3, has a talent for biology, more specifically genetics and agriculture. Although a bit of a jokester and fairly aloof, Dakota still managed to earn a 6.

Female: Aisling Shepherd: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 15th

Like her district partner, Aisling chose to go at the games by herself. Independent and determined, Aisling is a strong runner who managed to earn a training score of 7. Aisling receives her running skills from her mother who was one of the fastest foot messengers during the rebellion.

District Eleven:
Male: Creed Alfond: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 8th

Devious, quick, and cunning, it was no surprise at Creed's ability to score a training score of 9. Fighting directly with a trainer during his private sessions sent an obvious message. Fighting for his brother, like his ally Darryll, back home, Creed works as a scammer playing the streets to make money where ever he can.

Female: Corinne Orchid: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 22nd

Allied with Janelle of D12 and Raft of D6, Corinne has done well for herself so far, earning a 5 during her private session. An underdog like her mentor, Corinne lives with her family and sister back in D11 and wants to do everything she can to ensure either she or one of her allies makes it back home.

District Twelve:
Male: Darryll Rimmond: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 9th

Although intending on working alone at first, Darryll found a kindred spirit in Creed and the partnership is formed on the bond of them both having younger brothers to protect. With a missing father and a dead mother Darryll, is the sole guardian of his brother and was able to earn an 8 as his training score.

Female: Janelle Ashton: PREDICTED PLACEMENT: 20th

A surprise Capitol favorite Janelle's charm and sense for fashion quickly won over the Capitol. Although coming from a poor mining family, Janelle's talent with a hammer enabled her to earn a score of 6. Allied with Corinne and Raft, Janelle is prepared to face whatever challenges the games bring.

a/n: So folks, that's your arena! To clarify, it's basically a massive junkyard with pockets of radioactivity. Games start up next chapter! I hope the recap was helpful. I didn't really know what to do, so I kinda just went with this? I know it was a bit repetitive XD Also, please note predicted placements really don't mean anything! They're just what the Capitol guesses and have no impact on the real placement of anyone in games. As usual, all typos/grammar errors are mine XD

1. What did you think of Arena?

2. What did you think of Recap & Predicted Placements?

3. How excited are you for the games?

Love all of you and remember reviews increase your tributes chance of survival. - Cass