I don't speak. I can't speak. Is Haymitch serious? Is he really going to kill me? We could have just gone our separate ways if he wanted, but maybe now that he is injured and the little competition that remains have such an obvious advantage, maybe now he sees me as a threat too big to leave unattended. Still, even with me out of the picture he has to kill both Enobaria and Finnick. "You won't win," I say, "You need me if you want to get Enobaria and Finnick. Without me you don't stand a chance."
"Maybe, but when will I ever get this opportunity again?" That is when Haymitch loosens his grip on my arm, freeing me, but still holds the knife pressed against my skin. I am confused, but I don't pull away. He has to be planning something so I stay where I am and see Haymitch's gaze shift down to the bow I placed at my side when I began examining his wound then to the arrow that missed Enobaria lodged not a foot away from us. I am still confused but begin to reach for my bow when there is a sudden SNAP from behind me. Haymitch drops the knife and rolls away as I immediately grab both the bow and arrow and fire.
It is a few seconds before the canon goes off and I let out a breath of relief. I cross over to where Haymitch lies and help him stand, supporting much of his weight. "Who was it?" I ask.
"Odair," Haymitch grunts, holding his side. "I figured our only chance of not getting speared was if he thought he was going to have one less of us to deal with by waiting."
I nod but don't say anything. All I can think about now is that there are only three of us left, and unlike last time there will be no exceptions. There can only be one victor.
I am REALLY sorry Finnick fans! As much as I would've like to let him win the Quarter Quell, I'd be short a narrator. Anyway, I hope you liked this very short "what if" FanFiction regardless. Please review and I welcome other ideas and suggestions though I may not change what has been written here since I came up with the idea for this story a long time ago. Thank you all for reading! Also, thank you my two beta readers. :)
