Are ya'll ready? I know I am! Thanks for the reviews last chapter! This one should leave us with the final 4, 3, or 2. No hard feelings, this isn't personal! I honestly hate killing the tribtues!
CONGRATS TO OUR FINAL EIGHT! (Ash Autumn Canzi Cassandra Konan Lani Lillith & Sanus [alphabetical order] )
After this story, I have another called Violets are Blue. PM me now to reserve spots! A few are already taken.
I suggest listening to "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men with this chappie if you want!
Don't listen to a word I say
The screams all sound the same
You're gone, gone, gone away- I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you.
Lani Baldova
I fled from the Careers the moment I could today, but I fell behind Aiden and Calico, tripping over my own feet in the forest. I thought I was dead meat! I thought I was about to get a knife in the chest or something, but instead, I must have fallen off the Career's radar.
I guess they caught up with my alliance though, because I see their faces in the sky. Calico's determined expression gives me chills. I'm seeing a ghost of the girl I became friends with. Aiden smiles cheerfully, unaware that his death will come soon. Actually, he probably is aware, but that's not the point! This is awful! I'm alone. Friendless. Depressed. The only thing I have left is hope. Tears spill down my face for both of my allies. Their families will mourn tonight. They've lost a child.
Konan Phillian
In the morning my eyes hurt. I don't remember much of yesterday. I all I know is my body feels weak. My legs and arms sore. I look for Frankie and Rendwick, I have to wake them up. I frantically search for them before seeing a girl. Not Frankie. She has light blond hair and a small yet fairly muscular body. I back up, looking for a weapon. That's when I see a water bottle laying in front of me and it all comes rushing back, overwhelming by brain with thoughts of death and blood; betrayal and pain.
Canzi. It's Canzi who lays near me. She must have heard my moving about, because she lifts her head up and moans.
"Yesterday was… interesting," She says slowly.
"Yes. Yes it was," I don't think about my words, I'm too busy recalling what happened. Canzi and I made it to the lake and managed to fill up our water bottles before someone ran after us. Ash. It was Ash. I remember her brittle screams that seemed to rattle me inside out. I dropped a water bottle in the rush and Canzi went back to pick it up even though Ash was catching up to us. When my ally came face to face with her she threw a punch hard enough to knock her out momentarily. I replay the scene in my head, becoming more and more impressed with Canzi.
"Woah… why'd you just get all weird on me?" She asks, waving her hand in front of my face.
"What?"
"I saw your eyes go," she demonstrates, bugging her eyes and making explosion motions with her hands. "And then you were like," she imitates my expressionless face. "For a second I thought you died."
"I was thinking about yesterday,"
"Oh? My killer punch?" Canzi smashes her fist into the air wildly.
"Yeah, that," I crack a smile.
Ash Sphere
The world spins
Tell me this is all a dream
My vision dims
I can't hear myself scream
I am breaking
District Four,
You are making
me see ghosts from before.
Your laugh cracks me inside
You strike me with your sickle.
You make me want to hide.
I don't resist- this is for the best.
Lillith Gold
BOOM!
I wipe the blood off of my weapon- a sickle. Ash Sphere is dead. I've killed her. Sanus and I have split. Hopefully I will never see him again. I don't want to arise the feeling from before- it makes me squirm and feel sick inside. Bile practically rises in my throat from thinking about it.
So now I walk the forest alone, my head high. This is where I belong. In this world I am Queen. No one dares overthrow me. But I'd be an idiot to say there isn't a price on my head.
Another voice interrupts my thoughts, pushing them out of my head-
"CONGRATULATIONS TRIBUTES!" Puma howls into my arena. "You've made it to the final eight- actually now it's the final seven… And now the Gamemakers have a plan for you! Roses are here, supplies too, fail to make it by the end of the hour and it will be the end of you. Good luck!" His chipper voice pushes my buttons, and a scowl forms on my face. I think back to his rhyme. It wasn't much, I could do better. Obviously I need to go back to home base- the Cornucopia
I suppose I need to get to the Cornucopia quickly. Although there isn't much of a threat now the crazy one is out of the way. I would worry about Sanus, but he wouldn't kill me, not now. I suppose Canzi or Konan would. Knowing Canzi, she would hesitate long enough for me to escape. That leaves Konan as my biggest threat. Ha, the poor boy from District Six. Not much of anything. I smile to myself, Victory here I come.
Autumn Eshaya
Cassandra and I race through the forest for the second time in only 12 hours. It feels as if death is on our tail and time pushing us forward. We jump over fallen branches since there isn't a clear path. That would be too easy, right?
When we finally reach the clearing I hold my breath. No one else is here yet, or so it appears.
"Time?" Cassandra asks. I suppose I'm good at telling what time it is based on the sun.
"Barely made it. It's been exactly an hour," I shiver. "What should we do?" I wonder. My ally shakes her head sadly.
"I don't know. Why meet here? Do we need anything? A feast maybe? No… he would have said so! What if th-" She stops. I meet her eyes, looking up in the sky. I follow them and see it- at least one hundred red roses float from the sky. They drift downwards, imitating feathers.
Cassandra Lampret
The stare at the roses, trying to figure them out. Why are they here, possibly just for show. They fall slowly, I say Autumn and I have fifteen seconds before they even touch us.
There aren't any roses falling above the Cornucopia. It dawns on me, Autumn and I have to get there- now. Or else the roses will hit us and something terrible will happen, I can feel it.
"RUN!" I screech and leap into the clearing. I hear Autumn's thumping feet behind me. I race to the Cornucopia, we're thirty feet away. I no longer hear Autumn's feet. Instead she pants loudly.
"Keep going, we can make it," I mumble, praying for the best. I can't lose Autumn. I can't lose myself. I can't lose Konan either, my District partner. But the truth will always sit in the back of my mind.
The Cornucopia lies only twenty feet ahead. And the roses start to enclose us. They drift lower, threatening to touch us, to show us the horror they hold. Ten feet away! Finally I dive inside. To my relief it's silver inside is empty. I turn to look for Autumn to slide inside too, but my world instead dives into slow motion.
A delicate rose hangs over her hair. It lands on the top of her head. Autumn's face is warped with fear and realization. I barely see a thorn splinter into her skin when a sound louder than I ever heard knocks me backwards. I slam against the Cornucopia.
Canzi Greysabr
The roses- they explode. This would be sort of cool if, you know, I wouldn't die. Konan and I stay crouched behind a crate in the Cornucopia. Wonder why no one took it. Maybe it was too heavy and wouldn't open, who knows. Next to it lies a pile of veils. We've already figured out they deflect the roses.
We just witnessed an explosion- the first one from out hiding spot. Autumn was the victim. Cassandra launched backwards and hit the wall next to us. It's a wonder she didn't see us before. Konan carefully examine her for vital signs.
"She's alive," he tells me. I nod slightly and place a veil over her face.
"We should get out of here. Others are coming," I gesture to the exit. Konan agrees and holds Cassandra. I walk to the light. The roses continue to fall.
"I'm ready!" I smile and charge into the chaos. My courage is tripled by the veil. I feel my legs move underneath me, pushing off the dirt.
Sanus Chinsky
I made it. I heard only one rose go off and one cannon in the beginning of the day- that means six tributes are left. I walk carefully through the forest.
That's when I see them- Konan and Canzi. Oh, revenge is sweet. I'll teach that little princess not to betray my alliance. I notice Konan's carrying someone, a girl.
"We meet again!" I snarl. The two look frightened when they see me.
"You bastard!" Konan shrieks. "You killed my ally. Both of them," His voice is low, a growl.
"That's how this game works," I smile.
"I hate this!" Canzi stomps her foot.
"You poor thing," I hear another voice purr. Lillith. She stands on the opposite side of my victims.
I throw my spear, at Konan in an instant, wanting to show Lillith that I am still the alpha between us.
BOOM!
He falls along with the girl he was carrying.
"I HATE YOU!" Canzi screams, charging at me. She throws her weapon at me, with a look of satisfaction on her face. I feel myself hit the ground. My breath escapes.
Lillith Gold
BOOM!
Sanus is dead. He's gone. I lunge at Canzi, but she dodges me and starts towards the forest.
"YOU'RE DEAD TO ME!" I screech and chase her. Eventually the trees get the best of me and I'm lost.
Lani Baldova
I escaped! I'm alive! Tears come to my eyes. I did it! I beat those gamemakers and their stupid roses. Only four tributes remain. I figure the odds- I still have a 25 percent chance of victory.
What if I don't win? My tears start to fall. My family will be crushed. What pain will I go through before death? Will anyone miss me? I wipe my eyes. Focus on the spotlight, Lani. Win that spotlight.
…
Don't listen to a word I say
The screams all sound the same
You're gone, gone, gone away- I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you.
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!
13- Ivy Kluge- Ivy! You were so sweet, I know we'll miss you! I loved that you volunteered for the Games to escape your family, and now you're free from them forever. I wonder who they'll act in the funeral, will they be sorry for mistreating you? I certainly hope so… You were an amazing tribute. Sad to see you go Ivy!
12- Aiden Jones- Aiden, you were a truly unique kid. I loved your attitude and kindness. You were an amazing ally to Cali and Lani, who will miss you dearly. I was really lucky to have you in my Hunger Games, thank you. I know that we'll miss you, Aiden! Goodbye!
11- Calico Weft (She died seconds before Skye)- Cali! I loved you! You were so sweet, but truly a fighter, which is why I made you kill your killer. I think that you were one of the toughest non-Career girls in the arena, but I'm sorry you had to die. I know Lani will be terrified by your death, but it might just give her the fuel she needs to win- who knows? Bye Cali!
10- Skye Emerald- Skye, we'll really miss your feisty-ness and long-term rivalry with Lillith. I think you were a brilliant tribute and will miss having you in the Games! Meet up with Glass and heaven and kick his ass for using you, okay?:) Love you!
9- Matthias Stitch- Mattie! :( You were so beautiful! I really appreciated that you were so unique, yet realistic. I think that you'll be happier now with your family. I suppose I could say you're lucky to die before things get real ugly. I know you'll be with us Mattie, I love you!
8- Ash Sphere- Ash, Ash, Ash… I loved your personality and loyalty to Morgan, it was beautiful. SPECIAL THANKS TO PICES T.J TO SUBMITTING TO EVERY SYOT I'VE EVER DONE!:D I liked your backstory and even when you were tortured with madness you were still amazing! Goodbye Ash, it was nice having you!
7- Autumn Eshaya- Autumn was so sweet, I'm afraid if she won, she'd be tortured by the Games the most out of the remaining tributes. She was a favorite from the beginning and a beautiful girl who I know we'll miss! We love you Autumn!
6- Konan Phillian- He was an amazing tribute, who I loved. The musical part of him really stood out along with his big family, who will certainly show up at the funerals. I hope you have a good afterlife;) You were an awesome guy, thanks for being in my Hunger Games! Bye Konan!
5- Sanus Chinsky- Sanus, bro, you were the last guy left! Good job, I liked your relationship with Lillith and thought you were really unique but still had some of the average Career aspects, which I enjoyed. Goodbye Sanus, I know you'll be missed!
The Fighters:
Canzi Greysabr of District 2
Lillith Gold of District 4
Lani Baldova of District 5
Cassandra Lampret of District 6
Songs for the deceased-
Konan
Ash- Runaway really portrays your strong character and feelings, I think it's a good match.
Autumn- Little Lion Man shows Cassandra's feelings after your death. (There are 'bad words' in parts, just so you know). And I hate to go all mainstream on you, but Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift is perfect too. :)
Sanus-
The plan was called 'Kiss of Death' coz the roses symbolize love and kisses. And they turned deadly.
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