Hey guys! Last chapter I accidentally said, "Morgan," when I meant "AIDEN!" So Sorry! Thanks for the reviews!
I'm glad a lot of you seemed to really enjoy the last chapter, hope you feel the same 'bout this one;) Pay special attention to the songs from now on, I have 'em all planned out for each tribute.
When all the world is ended
All of our beauty turned to dust
The fires of youth all faded
Every empire left us to rust
…
Lillith Gold
Motives
There's an insult recently thrown in my face from the one person I never thought would say it and crimson blood sprayed on my hands. Don't worry, it isn't mine. I've made yet another person's life end. The guilt, you ask, isn't it awful? The answer is simple, no. Because worse has happened to me. Death is instant. The torture I've been through has scarred me; it's something that will haunt me forever.
I'm just getting revenge.
Lani Baldova
The End Nears
Two deaths today. The madness must be closing in, rushing the tributes to pounce on each other with the constant feel of the gamemaker's breath on our necks. We know what they'll do if we don't hurry. That's something I've never understood- while the Capitol waits all year for the Hunger Games, when they finally come, the tributes are rushed in the arena. They're children begging for sweets; they get too excited and eat it within seconds.
"Who do you think it is?" Cali sighs, shaking her head. From what I can tell she's an active 'Capitol-Hater.' She's told me about her grandfather's involvement in the rebellion, but never went in to greater detail, probably afraid of what the sponsors will think.
"I'm thankful it isn't any of us. Hopefully it isn't Autumn," Aiden mumbles, rubbing the back of his neck.
"Why her?" I ask. You could say I'm not the best with names.
"She's my District partner," he replies.
"Hopefully a Career. It would be nice to get rid of Lillith or Sanus," Cali answers her own question.
"That'd be nice. It'd be even better if we never saw or killed anyone, they just went after themselves," I smile, knowing it isn't hardly a possibility. At the thought of my allies and I being the last in the arena, my eyes start to tear up. A lump forms in my throat. I quickly wipe my eyes with the sleeve of my shirt. That will never happen. Don't think of it now. I convince myself.
"Yeah, it would," Aiden's voice sounds dreamy, as if he's imagining the moment.
"Thanks, you guys," Cali smiles
"For?"
"-being my allies. I know I can trust you and I hope you know you can trust me," she continues.
"And I thought I was the dramatic one!" I joke, but hug Calico. Aiden smiles, but hops up and walks to our supplies. A moment later he returns.
"We're out of water," he drones. I look for any sign of him joking, but Aiden's face is serious.
"What!? Our bucket was full an hour ago, I swear it!" Cali shouts.
"It was, I saw it too," I nod.
"Either it evaporated extremely fast, someone/something drank it all, or the gamemakers have a plan," Aiden paces back and forth.
"I bet it was the gamemakers," My other ally huffs, plopping down on the dead grass in frustration.
"They probably stole the water from each tribute, wanting them to meet at a water source,"
"But where?" I ask.
"We'll most likely find out soon," says Aiden.
Cali sighs, "Looks like the end is nearing,"
1 Hour Earlier
Frankie Verna
Reunited at Last
I wake to the sound of feet, pounding down on the forest ground. Voices follow them, invading Konan and my territory. I know who it is instantly. What other group of tributes would dare make their presence so obvious than the Careers? The real question lurks in my mind- which ones? Hopefully not all.
I turn my glance to Konan to make sure he's awake. I find his face twisted by fear, his hands gripping his sword. I have nothing to hold, only hoping Konan can keep the both of us safe.
"Well, well, well, looks like we meet again," I hear the haunted sound carry through the forest branches.
"Lillith, please," Konan's voice is flat.
"Konan, Frankie, how are you?" she ignores his request, sauntering into our campsite with two of her allies close behind. The red-headed Skye appears to be the least threatening of the three, her arms folded across her chest and an unhappy scowl plastered onto her pale face. Sanus and Lillith both share a hunger as their eyes feed on us.
"Better if you'd leave," Konan snarls, grabbing my hand, pushing himself off the ground, and starting to sprint out of their way. But I'm not quick enough. Konan's hand slips from my grasp and he tumbles forward. I stay on the floor.
"Not so fast," a different tribute says from behind. I watch Lillith, Sanus and Skye's surprised faces as Canzi and Sceptor walk into the scene. It's Canzi who had spoken.
"Nice to see you," Sanus grins, poison spewing out his mouth.
"It isn't what it looks like, we were… chased away," Canzi is clearly lying.
"I think… it's exactly what it looks like!" Skye growls, green with envy.
"SHUT UP! ALL OF YOU!" Sceptor seethes. The Careers, or ex-Career alliance looks startled. When they look at him he continues, "This is exactly why we left! The bickering is non-stop! Do you people realize that you could wake up one morning and find everyone around you dead? This whole alliance gone? Never mind- you'd all probably love that, 'less competition.' Rot in hell," he turns on his heel, sprinting away from us. He hasn't made it 20 feet when a dagger hits his back.
Canzi shrieks, her eyes tearful. She runs towards her District partner. I don't even need to ask who's done it- the evil grin on Lillith's face is enough.
BOOM!
Apparently Canzi sees it too, because seconds after the cannon, she's at Lillith's throat with a bloody knife clutched between her fingers.
"I hate you," she snarls, stomps on Lillith's foot, then races into the forest.
"Where were we?" Sanus grins and all hope of them forgetting about Konan and me diminishes.
"Stop playing with them," Skye sounds calm.
"Fine. You're no fun," Lillith nudges her.
"Yes, because killing people is just amazing," she says with sarcasm. Her allies ignore her.
Sanus grips the spear in his hand. His eyes flicker between Konan and I. I watch him pull it behind his ear and launch it into the air. Seconds later, I'm knocked back, crimson seeping through my shirt.
"Konan, help," I breathe.
I can't see what Konan does, but all I know is that it makes the Careers go away.
"I'm sorry," Tears fall from his eyes onto my shoulder.
"It isn't your fault Konan," He needs to know that.
"I don't know,"
"It isn't!"
"Okay,"
"Goodbye Konan. Goodbye Jamie, I love you. Be strong. Mother, you must do what you need to keep her safe," I hope she knows I mean dump Voltage. Get rid of him once and for all.
BOOM!
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!:(
17 Evan Keers- Aw. Little guy was too gullible:(. I'm sad to see him go, but I was thinking of all of the characters, and I decided for Ash to be crazed made the most sense, and who would she take it out on other than poor Evan? He was kind of a background character for most of the story, but a beautiful character either way! Bye Evan!
16- Raiden Brown- I loved Raiden. He was so much fun to write, and definitely (spelt that right, no big deal :O ) a dynamic and whole character. I hope I didn't rush his death scene too much, I just wanted to make it perfect. Raiden's death was result of the poll. Bye Raiden!
15- Sceptor Ashlander- Sceptor was a great kid. He was plenty unique and such a sweet boy. I didn't want to kill Sceptor, but I honestly think he'd have wanted it this way. I killd Sceptor because of the poll, and since the Careers had only experienced one death so far… I also really wanted him to get it out, you know? Tell the Careers what he thought for once before his death. At first, I was going to have Sceptor say, 'See you in hell,' to the Careers, but then I was like- Sceptor isn't going to hell! We'll miss you Sceptor.
14- Frankie Verna- Frankie was tough and smart, she died because I didn't know what else to go with her, but I know we'll miss her wonderful personality. I hope Jamie will be okay, stay tuned to the funeral's to find out! I hope your mother fulfills your last request- dump Voltage! Goodbye Frankie!
The Fighters:
Skye Emerald of District 1
Canzi Greysabr of District 2
Both tributes from District 4
Lani Baldova of District 5
Both tributes from District 6
Calico Weft of District 8
Both tributes from District 10
Ivy Kluge from District 11
Both tributes from District 12
Sorry, only 3 POVs since one was pretty long and together they featured 10 tributes out of the 13 left.
By the way, there were a few anonymous guest reviews and it sounded like the reviewer had a tribute, can you tell moi who you are?;)
Just so you know, my computer is messing up, I'm lucky to be able to post this, so please forgive any formatting errors etc. :)
• Things to do in your review (you don't have to do it, it's only for fun):
HIYA! If you guys have any questions about the Games or this story etc. I'll answer 'em all next chapter- even if they're awkward. ;P I just won't give away anything too personal or any big spoilers!
ALSO, who would be in your dream top eight? Who do you not want to be in the top eight. (there are 13 tributes left- Skye, Canzi, Lillith, Sanus, Lani, Cassandra, Konan, Calico, Ash, Matthias, Ivy, Autumn, Aiden) and if you left an explanation, that would be superb!
AND any favorite quotes?:)