Now here´s the next chapter: the beginning of the Games. Please R&R!
HungerGamesOwl
The Games have started
The gong sounds: I dive into the water and swim as fast as I can to the main island with the Cornucopia on it. After around 30 seconds I arrive there. Quickly I grab some knives which I shove in a backpack. Then I take the backpack and a spear. I´m surprised I´m still the only one at the Cornucopia, even Leanne hasn´t arrived. Thank goodness.
Quickly I jump into the water once again and swim to the island where I wanted to meet Robert. On my way I see how he holds onto the rope which connects his platform with the island. I grab him and he screams.
"Relax, it´s just me", I calm him down.
"Can you really blame me? I mean it´s the Games.", he responses but seems to be relieved.
"You can´t swim?", I ask him.
"No", he replies.
I grab him and swim with him to the island. I´m slowlier than without him but still faster than the most others.
When we arrive at the island the first cannon fires. I look to the Cornucopia where Leanne stands with a bloody sword in her hand. Next to her a dead body is lying. The bloodbath has begun. As well I notice that one of the islands begins to sink into the water until it has vanished. At least you always know how many tributes are still alive: just count the islands, except from the one with the Cornucopia on it.
Boom.
I look around to see who died this time but I can´t see anything, probably someone drowned because he/she couldn´t swim and lost the hold on the rope. Again an islands begins to sink. Robert seems to notice this as well and keeps staring.
"Come on", I say to Robert, "Let´s go into the forest".
We walk around 10 minutes and then I stop and show Robert the backpack and the spear I have grabbed. As well I open the backpack: in it there is a bread, a bottle of water, rope and a blanket. Pretty useful, all of it.
"Do you want to explore the island?", I ask Robert.
"Sure, why not", he answers.
So we continue to walk. The island is bigger than I thought, it takes an hour to get from one side to the other. As well it´s not just connected with Robert´s platform but also with 2 other islands: on one of them there are high mountains, on the other there is just swampland.
Every now and then we hear a cannon announcing the death of another tribute.
"We should decide what´s the best place to camp", I say.
"Yes, I think this one meadow we crossed was perfect. We can build shelter and the meadow isn´t too open, so I´m sure there´s a place where we can hide", Robert responses.
"Well, then lead the way", I reply and follow him.
"Here we are", Robert says when we arrive at the meadow.
"We should begin to build shelter, I don´t know how long it will take and I want to finish before sunset", I response.
Robert nods. "Yeah, that´s probably the best thing to do."
Thank goodness we stayed some time at the Shelter Station in the Training Centre, now the stuff we learned comes in handy. It takes around 2 hours until we´re finished: you can´t see our camp when you´re standing on the meadow and it´s big enough for both uf us to sleep in there.
"Now we have to worry about food and water", Robert says.
"At least we have a bottle of water and a bread", I response.
"Yes, can I have some water?", he asks.
I give him the bottle and he drinks, then it´s my turn. Afterwards half of the bottle is empty.
"You were right", I comment, "We have to worry about water. Did you see some lake or pond or something like this?"
"I think so", Robert answers, "Come on, let´s go and find it".
We grab our things and begin to walk. Thank goodness Robert was right: there is a pond near our camp. We fill the bottle up and as well drink again.
Boom.
"How many do you think died until now?", Robert asks me.
"I think that was number 9. And I bet most of them were killed by Leanne", I say bitterly.
"Leanne?"
"She´s the girl from my district", I explain, "And everyone from 4 can swim. She probably killed them while they were still trying to get on land"
"You could be right. I´m lucky to have you as an ally. I don´t know if I would have made it before someone would have caught me", he replies. In response I smile at him: the first real smile today.
"That´s what allies are for. As well you helped with the shelter and could remember where the pond was. So I am lucky to have you as an ally", I reply.
Then I grab some of the rope and wander off into the forest.
"Wait! Where are you going?", Roberts asks me.
"I´m making some traps to catch animals. We don´t want to starve", I answer.
"Be careful", he says.
"I think we´re the only ones on the island but of course I´ll be careful. Here, I have 2 knives and the spear", I response showing him the weapons.
When I return I see that Robert has made a bottle out of wood.
"This is amazing", I say impressed.
"Well, it´s what you learn in District 7. It´s not this cool", he replies a bit embarrassed.
"It´s pretty useful. Can you make one more?"
"Sure. But I´ll do that tomorrow, it´s getting dark", he remarks.
He´s right, so I nod. "Do you want to take watch first or should I?", I ask him.
"I´m alright with both. You can decide", he responses but looks pretty tired.
"I´ll take watch but first we´ll eat and drink something.", I answer.
While I take the bread and cut it, Robert shows me some berries he has collected. After we have both eaten some bread, some berries and drunk some of the water the anthem begins to play:
First of all there´s the boy from 3, the girl from 5, the girl from 6, both from 8, the boy from 10, both from 11 and the girl from 12.
"Go to sleep", I tell Robert.
"Good night, Finnick", he says.
"Good night, Robert", I reply.
Then he vanishes in the dark to get some sleep and I´m all alone.