Hello!:) I found it funny that almost everyone either put Canzi's rant or the "people aren't dolls…" quote, (which, alright… I might have gotten from Ella Montgomery on Pretty Little Liars) as their favorite quote:). OH YES! This story has an average of 13 reviews per chapter! I LOVE YOU PEOPLE! Thank you so much for all of the reviews, they really keep me motivated to write more! If we can get 226 reviews after this chapter is up we'll have 14 on average! SO…
Can everybody please make sure they reviewed the first two chapters? Sorry I'm so demanding… I beg your forgiveness:)
OH YES! I HAD A SNOW DAY (as I type this it is Thursday)! AND ONE TOMORROW (Friday) ! :O We got a bunch of snow where I live… and it was thundering at the same time!:D YAY!
READ THIS!- From now on I'm going to start naming the POV's because I like naming things!
Six are dead, eighteen alive- we'll have one victor- My oh my!
If I could find a way to see this straight
I'd run away
To some fortune that I should have
found by now
I'm waiting for this cough syrup to
C/o/m/e/ d/o/w/n, c/o/m/e/ d/o/w/n
Sceptor Ashlander
The Runaway
"I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU!" Skye cries, waking me up. Oh joy, what's better than waking up in the middle of Lillith and Skye's screaming contest? I think sarcastically.
"WHY SHOULD I CARE WHAT YOU THINK?" Lillith retorts.
Skye snorts, "I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I KNOW THE TRUTH! I KNOW YOU KILLED GLASS!"
Lillith's eyes stay cruel for a moment before they warp. They're wide and her brown eyes look thoughtful on the outside, however I'm sure it's merely another mask. "You're right, Skye. I killed him." WHAT!? I want to shout, but my presence is unknown and I'd like to keep it that way.
"Aww! Poor wittle Wiwith can't contwol her feewings," Skye mimics a toddler's voice. "He must've said he loved me, and you couldn't stand it!" She yells.
"Yep! You caught me Skye. But honestly, what's the difference? You can't do anything to me! I'm the leader of our alliance. Plus, I have people on my side!"
"Who?" Skye questions.
"First of all, I have Sanus. And then Canzi because she fears me and Sceptor feels the same way. Lastly, Glass was on my side,"
"UNTRUE!" It takes all Skye has not to lunge at Lillith.
"So true! You see, I have everyone under my power. I always have, even when Sanus was leader. I played Glass like a freaking puppet. I never liked him one bit. I saw how you looked when you thought he actually cared about you. What you didn't realize, honey, was that he acted that way towards every girl."
"You're lying!" Skye cries, but I can see worry in her face.
"You wish," Lillith sneers, then saunters away.
"I HATE YOU!" Skye screeches after Lillith is out of her sight.
"Trust me- the feeling's neutral," the Girl from Four calls back.
…An hour later…
"Canzi?" I ask, my voice sounding wobbly.
"Yes?" She returns and takes a seat on a fallen log next to me. We're in the same spot we met yesterday.
"I have something to ask you. Something important," I tell her, but then I chicken out and add, "but first I want to fill you in with the Lillith/Skye drama,"
Canzi cackles, "Okay! I love to hear about that, it feels like I'm living in a reality show- The Real Tributes of the Arena!" She smiles and it looks like she's having an inside joke with herself.
"What?"
"Oh, never mind! There used to be an old television show way before the Dark Days called The Real Housewives of … and then they just said where they lived. I only know about it from my grandma, who's great great great great great great…" Canzi added about fifty more 'great's, "grandma watched it."
"Oh.. okay," I say, confused.
"Sorry, I tend to get carried away! Continue with your story!"
I tell Canzi about what went down with Skye and Lillith, saying that I think Lillith was telling the truth when she told Skye that Glass acted the way he did to every girl etc. Canzi's eyes widen with delight.
"Yeah, that's all I heard. Now look, I was wondering if you were, um, wanting to run away from the alliance with me. It's gotten too dramatic and I think you were right- we'd all turn on each other when we really needed help," Canzi looks shocked for a moment, but then her eyes brighten and twinkle.
"Sure. I was afraid you'd never ask!" Her nose twitches a few times before she jumps up from the log. "Let's leave tomorrow,"
"Definitely," I grin.
"SCEPTOR?! CANZI?!" We hear Lillith's voice yell for us. We follow it to the Cornucopia.
"What?!" Canzi asks hopefully.
"We're going hunting- for tributes!" Sanus cries behind her. When I see him a smile cracks on my face. Lillith's lipstick is smeared on his face. I nudge Canzi, You were right! She raises her eyebrows at me in delight.
"Okay!" Canzi says happily.
"Skye, you'll keep watch," he says and Skye shrugs as we head off.
Frankie Verna
And Then There Were Two
The morning birds, at least that's what I think they are, chirp wildly in the forest. Rendwick, Konan and I all sit around the fire we have built. Konan assured us that we should be fine. He doesn't think a Career or anyone else would attack us right now because the Careers are dealing and regrouping after Glass's death and he saw Raiden leave in the other direction after the Roses are Red special.
"How are you guys?" I ask.
"I'm all right," Konan answers quickly, wiping his eyes.
"Me too," Rendwick repies.
"Did you guys want to go hunting?" I ask.
"Like, for tributes?" Rendwick asks nervously.
"No. I mean for food," I say simply. Rendwick nods and stands up, followed by Konan and me.
Konan grabs our only weapon, the sword, and I take a few poisonous berries.
A few moments later and we're at the other side of the forest. I keep searching for the birds to hunt, but I haven't found one close enough yet!
"Guys," Konan says fearfully. I look over to him. Fear hides behind his eyes.
"What?!" I say alarmed.
"What's that?" He quivers.
"It's only us!" We all hear a high-pitched voice. Only then do I notice the birds have fallen silent.
"Who?" I muster, afraid of the answer.
"Hmm, let's see- there's me, Sceptor, Lillith, and Sanus!" It replies.
The four step out of a shadow. I see Canzi, the speaker's, crazy hair first. Then comes Lillith- who has dark brown hair and eyes that sparkle with charm. After her is Sanus with a cocky look in his own eyes, that stare at Lillith. Sceptor seems to be the odd guy out. His face looks sad and lonely. There are wrinkles under his big eyes.
"Now, who are you?" Lillith smirks. I bet she knows who we are- she just wants to remind everyone that she's better than us.
"Run," Konan whispers out of the side of his mouth, quiet enough for only Rendwick and me to hear, "Three… two… one… go," He and I both turn on our heels and scurry out of the Career's path as soon as possible. Only when we're a safe distance does Konan ask, "Where's Rendwick?" I gasp.
"RENDWICK!" I don't care who hears me. I need Rendwick.
"FRANKIE!" I hear him reply, his voice sounding strained.
"C'mon, we have to go back," Konan huffs, sprinting in the other direction, with me following behind.
When we arrive at the scene my heart stops. The boy named Sanus practically drools over Rendwick, who's pinned down by Canzi.
"Good work," Lillith smiles, then takes Canzi's place.
"I'm afraid we didn't get your names," Canzi pouts.
"Oh, can it, we'll see later,"
"What?" Canzi's nose starts to twitch. I look down to see her foot stomping on the ground.
"In the sky," Sanus growls, drawing a sword from his back. Rendwick remains silent, but his eyes grow bigger than saucers.
"Please! Kill me instead!" Konan cries, his face crumpled.
"Oh, honey- don't worry, you're next!" Lillith snarls, lunging at Konan rather than Rendwick, who Sanus pins down instead.
I'm left standing between two of my allies, my only friends in this Game, about to get murdered. And I can't do anything about it. Except maybe this… I kick Lillith's side as hard as I can and she tumbles off of Konan, who marches to Sanus and punches his head before Lillith pushes him away with her brown hair covering her face.
"I got you babe," she mumbles to her District partner. Babe? Ew, poor Sanus! Although he isn't any better- worse even.
Konan takes out his sword and leaps at Lillith, who dodges him and brings out a sickle with a twisted grin on her face. I take out a poisonous berry, unaware of what to do with it and chuck it at Lillith, hoping by some luck one will land inside her mouth, or somewhere near it. Suddenly a bloodcurdling scream splits through the air. I whip around to Rendwick who's shirt is painted crimson. The Careers evacuate in an instant
"RENDWICK!" I cry, tears escaping from my eyes.
"A-Alice?" He groans.
"Yes," I decide, thinking he'd rather see her than me on his deathbed.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry for everything I've ever done,"
"Don't be," I say, another cry trapped in my throat.
"I love you Alice,"
"I love you too Rendwick," I muster up a smile. Rendwick grins for a moment, but seconds after his eyes fix on a point in the sky and his mouth goes slack.
BOOM!
"RENDWICK!" I cry again, feeling someone's hand on my shoulder. I turn to see Konan's kind face looking into my eyes with concern.
"It'll be alright. He's in a better place now,"
"I hope,"
Aiden Jones
The Bipolar, The Terminal, and The Psych
"So, how's Konan going to pay you again?" Cali asks with her hands on her head. After she woke up she got a migraine or something.
"I don't know, but I told him that if he dies, one of his allies has to carry it out,"
"Ooh, how exciting!" Lani smiles.
"I'm sorry, but are you like, bipolar?" Calico asks, when Lani looks up offended she adds, "Your mood changes so quickly, a few minutes ago you were almost in tears!" I give Cali a nervous look, but when Lani shrugs we relax.
"Yes, I'm bipolar!" Lani practically shrieks just moments later. She covers her hands over her face. A minute later she grabs my hand, shaking, "And… it's so difficult! I always want different foods and the only thing I always like is CLAM CHOWDER WITH BREADROLLS!"
"What the hell, Lani?" Cali covers her ears. Only a moment later, a low beeping fills the air. We all look up to see a silver package floating down from the sky. Sponsors! I think with glee.
Before it lands in front of us, Lani whispers in my ear, "I'm not bipolar, but those Capitol idiots fell for it," and then turns to Calico. Can the Capitol hear her whispers? Hopefully not…
Then, Lani plucks the parachute out of the air and smiles when she unwraps a steaming pot of clam chowder with three rolls. I can tell they're from District Four from the flecks of green seaweed on the outside.
"Lani, I'm so glad you told us. I'm sure we all have issues with our health, I for one have a disease. A terrible one, in fact- I'm terminal." Calico sighs sadly. What!? I look at her with worry. However when she meets my eyes she winks.
"Cali! That's terrible! I can't believe it!" Lani cries.
"I know, it sure is! Back at home my dad used to give me these pills. It's weird that they help, they're for migraines, but somehow they really make me feel better,"
A few moments later, another parachute drops out of the pale blue sky. Cali reaches inside and smiles, popping two pills into her mouth. I find a crumpled piece of paper inside, it reads,
Careful Calico- although the citizens might be slow, the other mentors will figure it's an act and start tipping off the others. Don't push it.
-M
"Yeah, I have this weird disease and it makes me feel things. It's like I'm psychic or something,"
"Woah," Lani raises her eyebrows, mocking surprise.
"I know. It's really stressful- I can't think afterwards unless I have water," I try to hide my smile. This is entertaining!
Another package drops in front of us. I open it and find an empty tub about as long as my wrist to my elbow and as wide as my stomach. Why isn't there any water?
"C'mon," Calico gestures for me to get up.
"Why?"
"They wouldn't just send us a random tub if there wasn't any water nearby, now would they?" Cali asks and helps me up.
Oh, I think embarrassed not to have thought of it beforehand. On our way to find water, I keep a smirk plastered on my face- it worked!
If I could find a way to see this straight
I'd run away
To some fortune that I should have
found by now
I'm waiting for this cough syrup to
C/o/m/e/ d/o/w/n, c/o/m/e/ d/o/w/n
24 Tar Armat- He was my tribute, so I felt like it was only right to have him die in the Bloodbath, although I truly loved writing him. However, I think he died the best way he could. We'll miss you Tar!
23 Rye Thicket- I'm afraid her creator abandoned her. That, and she was slightly too much like Katniss and I wasn't sure how to portray her. 'Bye Rye!
22 Nina Rane- I enjoyed Nina and thought she had an interesting backstory. I didn't want to kill her, but her creator only reviewed once or twice in the beginning. Wish you wouldn't have left, Nina!
21 Luckas Seon- Man, there goes one alliance already (Rye and Luckas's) I loved Luckas too, but yet again, his creator didn't review. Have a nice afterlife Luckas.
20 Morgan Adams- I loved Morgan, but someone had to go! He was a brilliant, bright character who I know we will all miss! ;(
19 Glass Morgans- Woah, two 'Morgan(s)' died today… Anyways, Glass was, I know, a favorite of mine and my lovely reviewers. I wish his author reviewed. I think he would have gone far. Also I wanted some more Lillith and Skye drama, which is really what will come out of this. 'Bye Glassy pooh!
18 Rendwick Ambrosia- Oh my God, I can't even tell you guys how much I didn't want to kill him! I loved Rendwick! His wonderful author didn't review last chapter and everyone else had and- UGH! I feel so (enter swear word of your choice here)ing guilty! I mean, I loved this boy and his author! I can't say that enough… Love you Rendwick, I have to say though, your dream/imaginary Alice was wrong about you going to hell. And the real Alice will miss you! Stay tuned for the funerals… Love you Rendwick!:(
The Fighters:
Skye Emerald of District 1
Both tributes from District 2
Frankie Verna of District 3
Both tributes from District 4
Lani Baldova of District 5
Both tributes from District 6
Both tributes from District 8
Evan Keers of District 9
Both tributes from District 10
Ivy Kluge from District 11
Both tributes from District 12
Favorite quote? (I just love reading what quotes you guys like!)
AHH! Guys! I spelt 'definitely' correctly for the FIRST TIME EVER!:DDDDD YUS!