73 Games that Came & Went

by Skyheart033

We all know about the 74th and 75th Hunger Games, but what about the stories we were never told? What about the Hunger Games that were forgotten? This is where you can read about the arenas that were abandoned and the tributes who were lost in time. These are the stories of the 73 other Hunger Games. *Not following the events of canon Games* 29/73

30. 29th Hunger Games - Junkyard

THE 29th HUNGER GAMES

After the huge success of the 28th Hunger Games, with a blood-thirsty Victor and an interesting arena, the citizens of the Capitol are eager for more this year. They won't be disappointed - after the appointment of a brand-new Gamemaker, this year's Games will surely be unique, different and exciting. Plus, with the rising popularity of sponsoring and betting, everyone seems to be intrigued with what will be in store for the twenty-ninth Games.

Only a few months before the Reapings are set to begin, President Coriolanus Snow marries Angelica Warden, making her the new First Lady of Panem. She seems to be a little less enthusiastic about the Hunger Games than her husband, but appears on multiple news channels and is smart enough to play along with everything her fellow Capitolites say. She is gracious and elegant, but not too opinionated - a perfect wife for the young President.

In the Districts, trouble is brewing. District Ten suffers badly from water shortages, causing riots and protests as they demand more pipelines and water-tanks to be provided by the Capitol. However, their efforts are in vain, as most of the protestors are punished accordingly and the small rebellion begins to trickle away.

THE LANDSCAPE

The tributes find themselves in a junkyard: filled with rubbish, sharp metal objects, scrapped cars and tyres. Literal mountains of waste fill the landscape for hundreds of miles. Water seems in short supply, except for filthy streams trickling from tyres. And of course, there are a lot of rats, which in turn guarantees that plenty of flees and other parasites inhabit the stinking arena. The smell of oil hangs in the air, and the sky is a dirty yellow-gray. This is definitely not the most pleasant place to die.

THE CORNUCOPIA

The Cornucopia sits on a small hill of foul-smelling trash. It contains a very small amount of weapons, and these are only knives. It mostly holds goodies such as tents, plenty of food and lots of water. There is also an abundance of backpacks containing clean clothes.

THE TRIBUTES

- Zana Brightstone - District 1 female, 16

- Rhodium Ringwell - District 1 male, 18

- Livilla Cronine - District 2 female, 17

- Invictus Bronzeman - District 2 male, 18

- Eda Baxwoll - District 3 female, 18

- Bugg Vodwell - District 3 male, 16

- Kaya Netter - District 4 female, 14

- Marlinn Portshore - District 4 male, 17

- Taylyn Snuffe - District 5 female, 16

- Kennett Shooton - District 5 male, 12

- Volka Sterlingside - District 6 female, 17

- Marron Burton - District 6 male, 18

- Jaquelina Farwood - District 7 female, 14

- Edden Horne - District 7 male, 16

- Fortuni Ogilby - District 8 female, 15

- Leathe Graleman - District 8 male, 15

- Fraya Ballantyn - District 9 female, 16

- Brayton Sonnings - District 9 male, 18

- Mina Tench - District 10 female, 13

- Hallor Lennock - District 10 male, 17

- Brooke Greenberry - District 11 female, 17

- Rill Wildpath - District 11 male, 16

- Lindsee Graves - District 12 female, 15

- Zaned Humme - District 12 male, 15

THE GAMES

As soon as the tributes rise up into the arena, many of them gasp and hold their noses at the stench of machinery in the air. As the seconds tick down however, most of the teens get used to the smell and start to focus on their surroundings - the piles of junk, the large metal scrap-heaps, the little rivers of engine-oil flowing down mountains of rubbish. District 6 could be in their element here: will they pull out another Victor this year?

The Bloodbath begins as soon as the counter reaches zero, the majority of the tributes heading for the trash-heap that holds up the Cornucopia. However, a select few (notably both of the tributes from 6) run away into the sprawling junkyard. There are seven tributes killed in the initial battle.

The two first deaths are caused by Careers, as are the third and fourth. Obviously the alliance this year is much stronger than the previous year's trained tributes. Livilla sends a knife into Kennett's head, while Rill is cut down by Rhodium as he tries to sprint away. Mina is strangled by Invictus, while Zana manages to slash open the stomach of Kaya, leaving the girl to bleed out on the concrete.

The fifth death occurs as Bugg reaches for a backpack, only to be stabbed in the back by Brooke. Because the only weapons this year are knives, it was thought that it would be more difficult for tributes to kill, but apparently the lack of variety is no obstacle. As Bugg falls to the ground, Brooke grabs his backpack and runs off.

The two final deaths happen only a few seconds apart - Jaquelina tries to dodge a knife thrown by Zana, but fails and the blade lands in the back of her neck. Moments later, her ally Lindsee screams in terror as Invictus bares down on her, sinking his knife into her stomach. As the surviving tributes scatter amongst the piles of metal and tires, the Bloodbath draws to a close and the Careers gather outside the Cornucopia, brandishing their weapons threateningly.

The rest of the first day sees no more deaths. Most of the tributes were smart enough to escape from the Bloodbath with food and water, although two were not so lucky - Brayton and Taylyn are left without anything except a knife each and some other supplies respectively. It also soon becomes clear that the Careers are definitely the most bloodthirsty tributes in the arena: there are no others to rival them, as even Brooke still seems shaken and disgusted by her only kill. For the first time in years, the other lower-District players will have to be extra wary of the trained teens.

24th - Kennett Shooton, District 5 male

23rd - Rill Wildpath, District 11 male

22nd - Mina Tench, District 10 female

21st - Kaya Netter, District 4 female

20th - Bugg Vodwell, District 3 male

19th - Jaquelina Farwood, District 7 female

18th - Lindsee Graves, District 12 female

Day 2 dawns with a smattering of rain, though not enough to keep the tributes from exploring. Since the arena isn't the most eye-catching or interesting compared to past Games, many of the tributes decide to stay in their camps, but a few do risk the adventure outside. Taylyn seems eager to find supplies, and searches a nearby rubbish heap in case of any hidden gems. She finds nothing of interest, and gets a bad cut on her arm from a large piece of metal. If she doesn't get it washed and bandaged up soon, that cut could be infected.

The Careers go tribute-hunting a little later in the day, when the rain has finally stopped. Invictus spots smoke in the sky, and they head towards it, eventually discovering a sleeping Fraya. Zana kills her in her sleep and they stomp out her fire before continuing.

17th - Fraya Ballantyn, District 9 female

Day 3 sees a tribute having been killed during the nighttime: this time, it's not by another tribute. A huge, terrifyingly tall rat-like mutt attacked Marron under cover of darkness, and although the tall boy attempted to defend himself, he was no match against the long-clawed, sharp-toothed creature. It looks like the Careers might have a rival after all.

In the early hours of the morning, Brayton receives the first sponsor gift of the Games, a flask of water and some expensive Capitol bread. The viewers chalk it up to his good looks - he hasn't really shown much talent in the arena yet - and meanwhile Brayton seems extremely grateful, gulping down the food and water at once.

The Careers continue on their explorative travels, not yet finding any other tributes. A drizzle of rain makes most of the remaining players stay in their camps for the rest of the day, and soon night has fallen with no more deaths.

16th - Marron Burton, District 6 male

Day 4 brings one single death from dehydration - Taylyn has finally succombed to her almost inevitable fate. As her cannon shot rings out, it serves as a clear warning to the other tributes: nobody is safe here. Although there are many hiding places in the huge junkyard, there are also many ways to die. The Careers set out once more, then Zana suggests that they try lighting a fire to lure a tribute to their camp. Although they manage to make a very smoky fire with some damp pieces of wood, nobody falls for it and they are forced to continue walking.

Volka makes her way back to the Cornucopia in the late afternoon, apparently searching for any more weapons. However, all she finds are knives, along with a few backpacks. She manages to pack some extra supplies into her backpack before setting up camp outside the golden horn. She doesn't seem to remember that the Careers often come back to the Cornucopia too, and instead lights a fire. Luckily for her, despite the danger she creates for herself, none of the other tributes decide to investigate.

15th - Taylyn Snuffe, District 5 female

Day 5 is the first day without deaths, which leaves plenty of time for the remaining fourteen tributes to settle fully into their arena. Despite the stink of the junkyard (which most tributes have become accustomed to) and the layers of grease and dirt that cover almost every surface, many of the tributes are fairly 'comfortable' in their new home. The Careers, having the most supplies out of everyone, appear to be enjoying themselves the most, spending the day sharpening their knives or practicing their fighting in preparation.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the arena, it looks like Edden has stumbled upon the secret of the arena - a fully intact hut built in the far north of the junkyard, which has a wealth of supplies stored inside. Jubilant with his discovery, he sets up camp inside the hut, obviously pleased with himself.

However, some tributes are not so lucky. On the morning of the sixth day, Hallor and Brooke encounter each other, both heading towards the Cornucopia. They half-heartedly attack each other, spending a good ten minutes grappling and shouting until Brooke manages to pull her knife out from her backpack and slash Hallor's arm. The boy stumbles away, exclaiming loudly in pain as Brooke dives away behind a pile of tyres, escaping while Hallor desperately tries to cover the wound.

Also, an alliance has been made - Fortuni and Leathe, the pair from District 8, meet up and decide to hold a truce for a few days, sharing their meagre shares of food and water. However, as they pick their way through the rubble and discarded metal, they come across Zaned, who has been hiding inside a huge tyre for most of the Games. Too sympathetic to kill him, they let him go and he scrambles away, relieved to be alive.

Day 7 marks a full week in the arena for the survivors. The Careers set out on their usual tribute-hunt, this time finding Marlinn eating his breakfast in a hand-made shelter created out of long sheets of corrugated iron. Ambushing him, Rhodium slits the boy's throat with his knife and the alliance cheers at their kill, celebrating by lighting a fire. The weather has suddenly turned cold, which means that the Careers aren't the only ones thinking about getting warmer. Brayton manages to create a small campfire, rubbing his hands together in a fruitless attempt to keep the cold away. However, he sacrafices his safety as Eda, one of the smallest but oldest tributes, suddenly emerges from behind a pile of filled bin-liners, a knife clutched in her shaking hand. She has been surviving by eating bugs and drinking oily water from inside tyres, and at the sight of Brayton's food she has become crazed with hunger. Attacking him brutally, she manages to cut open his throat before he can reach his own weapon and begins scoffing his food, obviously too hungry and thirsty to care about her actions.

14th - Marlinn Portshore, District 4 male

13th - Brayton Sonnings, District 9 male

Day 8 brings no more deaths, with half the number of tributes remaining. Fortuni and Leathe travel the arena, now desperately searching for water as the days become colder and their supplies run low. Relieved, they reach the Cornucopia by late morning, only to discover that Volka is already camping there. They hurriedly ask her if she wants to join their alliance, and Volka agrees, on one condition - that they don't desert her if she gets into hot water. The two District partners accept the offer and Volka shares her own supplies with them, though she still appears to be a little wary of her new companions.

Meanwhile, Edden comes out from his hiding place and starts to move around the area, having stocked up on enough supplies to keep him alive for days yet. Another bonus of the hut was that it held weapons other than knives: swords, axes, clubs and even tridents. Edden appears to have chosen a sword, and now walks through the scrap-heaps with his new weapon held at the ready.

Hallor, the tribute who was attacked by Brooke only two days earlier, finds himself in a dire situation: his arm has become infected, which means he will either have to amputate it or die from the consequences of the dirt from the junkyard having entered his bloodstream. Unable to inflict that amount of pain on himself, he tries to stop the blood flowing with a strip of cloth from his jacket, but it is quickly soaked through.

Day 9 arrives, with the Careers moving away from Marlinn's former campsite and towards the Cornucopia. Along the way, they stumble across the hut that Edden found, and eagerly ransack it, only to find that somebody else has already taken nearly all of the supplies. Fuming, Rhodium suggests that they try and track down the tribute who did so, and the others agree, obviously hoping to find the supplies. Although the alliance is stronger with numbers, they do have trouble rationing their remaining food and water, so a little extra would be most welcome.

Volka, Fortuni and Leathe prolong their stay at the Cornucopia, wanting to stay hidden for as long as possible. However, their plans are ruined when they start to hear loud scuffling noises, mostly coming from behind the golden horn. Volka goes out to investigate and screams in terror - three huge rat mutts, the same kind that attacked and killed Marron on Day 3, have scented humans and followed their trail to the Cornucopia. The trio of tributes runs, but sadly Fortuni is weighed down with most of their supplies. As Leathe grabs her hand to try and pull her along, a rat mutt grabs her legs and hauls her, shrieking, into the air. She is eaten alive as Volka and Leathe scramble over a wall of tyres and hide behind it, managing to evade the rats. Luckily for them, the mutts seem satisfied with catching only one tribute.

12th - Fortuni Ogilby, District 8 female

Day 10 dawns with still eleven tributes left, so the Gamemakers decide to speed up the process a little. They unleash tens of rat mutts all over the arena, and the disgusting creatures swarm over the sprawling junkyard, intent on finding and killing the tributes whom they share this land with. Over the course of an hour, two tributes have been killed - Edden, who is attacked by five mutts at once, and Eda, who although had food and water was too weak to fend off the rampaging muttations. Content with these two deaths, the Gamemakers call off the mutts and the rest of the tributes relax a little. The Career alliance, still intact, realise that the numbers have now been narrowed down to nine remaining players. Determined to get some more kills in, they set off tribute-hunting.

Towards the end of the day, Zaned arrives at the Cornucopia, almost dead of starvation. Like Eda, he mostly survived off bugs and maggots that lived amongst the rubbish heaps, but he is driven to desperation and nearly collapses at the entrance. Unfortunately for him, Volka, Fortuni and Leathe took most of the remaining supplies when they fled the previous day, so he can only find scraps on the floor. Eventually, he becomes too weak to even move more than a few feet, and rests beside the wall. His death is more or less guaranteed.

11th - Edden Horne, District 7 male

10th - Eda Baxwoll, District 3 female

Day 11 comes, with Zaned newly dead of starvation. His cannon shot is what awakens the tributes, and it is quickly discovered that there are now only eight tributes left. Tensions are growing in the arena, and the Careers decide to make a move. After a few hours of tireless traveling, they find Brooke sheltering in a structure she has made herself out of tyres and sheets of scrap metal. She, like Zaned, is slowly dying of starvation, and seems almost glad to be put out of her misery as Livilla stabs her in the chest.

Leathe and Volka are concerned when they hear the second cannon of the day. As the numbers go down, the likelihood of their alliance persevering becomes less and less. Finally, Leathe asks if they should part ways, but Volka seems unwilling to leave without a fair fight. Brandishing her weapon, she challenges him and Leathe knows that there is no safe way out this time.

The former allies start to brawl, but after only about ten minutes of fighting it soon turns into a fight of life-or-death. Volka eventually manages to pin down the younger boy and drives her knife straight into his chest without warning. As the boy's cannon shot rings out, Volka seems to stare in shock at what she has done, before getting to her feet and beginning to cry. It seems like she is regretting her actions sorely, but in these Games, you can only think about your own survival.

9th - Zaned Humme, District 12 male

8th - Brooke Greenberry, District 11 female

7th - Leathe Graleman, District 8 male

Day 12 begins similarly to Day 11, with a cannon shot announcing a tribute's death immediately. Hallor has finally given up and he has died from the infection in his wound. Now, the Final Five has been decided - Zana, Rhodium, Livilla, Invictus and Volka.

However, it is clear that Volka's strength is fading. The murder of her ally has struck her hard, and she seems overcome with grief and remorse as she eats the last of her rations and holds her head in her hands, apparently giving up hope. Meanwhile, ever nearing her, the Careers stay oddly quiet, knowing what will happen if they manage to kill this last victim. The ending scene won't be pretty for any of them, but unless Volka manages to use her knife again, they'll be faced with a battle they've been preparing for throughout the entire Games.

6th - Hallor Lennock, District 10 male

Day 13 dawns with a bout of rain, but this doesn't deter the Careers. Instead, they stride on more determined than ever, and by mid-afternoon they have arrived at Volka's campsite. The girl seems to feel indifferent about her own death, not even bothering to defend herself as Livilla approaches her, a blade held tightly in her hand. Then, just as Livilla reaches for Volka's throat, the District 6 girl whips around and sends her own knife straight into Livilla's stomach.

It only takes a few minutes for the Career girl to die, and the cannon shot seems to trigger an instinct inside every tribute. The three remaining Careers attack Volka with full force, shouting and kicking and screaming insults at her until she is curled up in a ball, protected her head with her hands. Sneering and uttering one last farewell, Zana drives her knife into Volka's chest. Too broken and injured to move, Volka dies slowly, her blood mixing with a greasy pool of diesel and rainwater. When her cannon shot rings out, the Careers turn to face each other with a kind of steely resignedness. This is what it all has come down to. The Final Three - the remaining Careers, the strongest of the bunch.

Invictus is the first to attack, running at Zana in an attempt to stab her through the stomach. However, she dodges nimbly past him and kicks him in the back of the knee, sending him sprawling to the ground. Rhodium watches stiffly as his District partner sends her knife through Invictus' back, smiling coldly at Rhodium as he lifts his head to meet her gaze. This is the fight that will truly decide the Victor - but either way, District 1 will have a winner this year.

Rhodium makes a duck-and-roll, kicking out with his legs and causing Zana to stumble, tripping over a piece of metal behind her and cutting her leg on it. Cursing in frustration, she throws a knife towards his head, but Rhodium dodges it and grabs her neck, holding the girl in a headlock while he takes out his own knife. However, he never gets to deal the killing blow as Zana kicks his shin hard, forcing him to let her go. Spinning on her heel, she drives her knife into his shoulder. Rhodium grunts in pain but refuses to give up, charging again and this time managing to make his own attack, slashing the blade of his knife across Zana's throwing arm. She drops her knife and Rhodium swoops down to grab it, holding both blades to her throat and cornering her against a pile of tyres. Zana seems to search the area for an escape route, but there is none. With one last signature smirk, she closes her eyes and Rhodium draws the blades across her throat.

Stepping away from the body as it crumples to the ground, the Career boy lets out a hoarse shout and raises his knives to the sky as the Victor of the 29th Hunger Games.

THE VICTOR

Rhodium Ringwell - District 1 male

THE AFTERMATH

Although the nerves were damaged in his shoulder after the injury he sustained in the arena, Rhodium was definitely one of the more better-off tributes. Like all of the Career Victors, he was trained to deal with trauma and guilt from a young age, meaning that any grief or pain he felt from the arena was quickly hidden or forced down. During his time in the spotlight, he wasn't admired greatly - there were other more interesting Victors to interview and exploit, such as Carta Bricker of last year's Games or Fynnar Montane of the first Quarter Quell. Although Rhodium was appreciated by the Capitol, he was often forgotten because of his average looks and particularly average skills. He lived until the age of 61, dying of food poisoning in the Capitol.

FAMILY INTERVIEW

Rhodium came from one of the more middle-class families in District 1, and his mother and father seem delighted with his Victory. "This moment has been our dream - and Rhodium's dream - for a very long time, ever since he first started training," his father Grante says proudly. His wife Penella seems equally pleased. "Rhodium always had the charm, talent and qualities of a good Victor," she praises warmly. "Not one of us doubted he would win." Rhodium's two sisters, Charyelle and Verrise, seem very happy with their older brother's Victory.

A/N: So, another chapter out, and pretty soon after the first one of my comeback! I hope you're all enjoying these recent installments. I'm pretty sure these are getting longer, too - we broke a record last time with 3,900+ words…which I'm really happy about. Of course, quality over quantity, but it's nice to put out big chapters, I feel like there's more detail. Another Victory for District 1, a bit overdue maybe - what did you guys think of Rhodium? Please, feel free to review, it motivates me to write more. Remember to post your thoughts down below!
(We hit 4,000 words!)

Victors List

1st - Ambro Fray – District 10 male – won by killing his last opponent, Lud

2nd - Midas Redfold – District 1 male – won by killing his last opponent, Kall

3rd - Laria Barr, District 2 female – won by killing her last opponent, Kylo

4th - Aqua Jonson, District 4 female – won by killing her last opponent, Timm

5th - Seth Fairpine, District 7 male – won when his opponent, Zayda, was killed by a fallen tree

6th - Hestia Blaine, District 4 female – won by killing her last opponent, Cryssa

7th - Traff Fletcher, District 12 male – won when his opponent drowned

8th - Laxander Brow, District 6 male – won by killing his last opponent, Cayn

9th - Tekka Noreal, District 3 female – won when her last opponent, Kilda, was killed by a caterpillar

10th – Melody Brighte, District 10 female – won by killing her last opponent, Rya

11th – Cindya Graychime, District 9 female – won by killing her last opponent, Uist

12th – Amadeus Shine, District 1 male – won by killing his last opponent, Gregorie

13th – Cleaver Blackbrooke, District 2 male – won by killing his last opponent, Janice

14th – Mett Streeke, District 5 male – won by killing his last opponent, Cob

15th – Apollo Rust, District 6 male – won by killing his last opponent, Hartford

16th – Poppy Brookeway, District 11 female – won by killing her last opponent, Christopher

17th – Morelle Edgecombes, District 1 female – won by killing her last opponent, Aluminum

18th – Griffa Barr, District 2 female – won by killing her last opponent, Harvey

19th – Cally Featherton, District 8 female – won by killing her last opponent, Keld

20th – Cadran Jentille, District 2 male – won by killing his last opponent, Splashe

21st – Fritta Armento, District 12 female – won by killing her last opponent, Carmelita

22nd – Jonn Artokraft, District 2 male – won by killing his last opponent, Coir

23rd – Sparki Wallin, District 3 female – won by killing her last opponent, Seaha

24th – Daffodill Prenders, District 11 female – won by killing her last opponent, Valkyrie

1st QQ – Fynnar Montane, District 4 male – won by killing his last opponent, Lonnie

26th – Twyline Caroll, District 8 female – won when her two last opponents, Blayde and Sasha, killed each other

27th – Asher Benchander, District 7 male – won by killing his last opponent, Triss

28th - Carta Bricker, District 6 female - won by killing her last opponent, Marjoria

29th - Rhodium Ringwell, District 1 male - won by killing his last opponent, Zana

List of Districts & Victors

D1 – Midas Redfold (2nd HG), Amadeus Shine (12th HG), Morelle Edgecombes (17th HG), Rhodium Ringwell (29th HG)

D2 – Laria Barr (3rd HG), Cleaver Blackbrooke (13th HG), Griffa Barr (18th HG), Cadran Jentille (20th HG), Jonn Artokraft (22nd HG)

D3 – Tekka Noreal (9th HG), Sparki Wallin (23rd HG)

D4 – Aqua Jonson (4th HG), Hestia Blaine (6th HG), Fynnar Montane (1st QQ)

D5 – Mett Streeke (14th HG)

D6 – Laxander Brow (8th HG), Apollo Rust (15th HG), Carta Bricker (28th HG)

D7 – Seth Fairpine (5th HG), Asher Benchander (27th HG)

D8 – Cally Featherton (19th HG), Twyline Caroll (26th HG)

D9 – Cindya Graychime (11th HG)

D10 – Ambro Fray (1st HG), Melody Brighte (10th HG)

D11 – Poppy Brookeway (16th HG), Daffodill Prenders (24th HG)