Heyy! I know you probably hate me for not updating for a week but school just totally got away. So I will ALWAYS update on weekends and if I have any time, I will on week days (Not likely) lol so sry to keep you waiting...

Here's chapter 17

Dahlia's POV:

"Where's Coltin?" I ask, still scanning my eyes around to see where he is. Finally I don't see him and I turn back to Sanden who has a guilty, sad look on his face. No. no. no. no. Coltin. No. no. He can't be. He promised he would come back for me. no. no. no. My eyes start to water and Sanden takes a deep breath.

"I'm so sorry Dahlia," He says and immediately, I start crying. My body racks with sobs and Coltin's not here to calm me down. He's really gone. But he promised he would come back for me! He promised! I shouldn't have let them go to the feast. It's my fault. I blame myself. Like Coltin blamed himself when I got hurt. But this time, it truly is my entire fault.

I cry and Sanden doesn't try to stop me. He knows better. I hear a cannon boom but I'm too upset to let it register. I cry until I run out of tears. I take a deep breath and I shudder. Finally, I find words to talk to Sanden.

"How did it- happen," I say with a sniffle. He looks at the ground and then back to me.

"Neco and Hazel were there. Coltin took on Neco and I had Hazel. I cut her leg pretty badly so I think that was her cannon. Neco was battling Coltin but I took over. Then Neco got a hold of me. He was about to kill me but Coltin saved my life. He cut his leg and turned around and swung his sword. Then I killed Neco with the axe." Sanden finishes. So Neco killed Coltin. And now they're both dead. I sigh and I look at Sanden. He must be feeling really bad. Probably the same thought at mine, it's all my fault.

"It's not your fault," I tell Sanden.

"Yes, it is. I could have- I could-" He stutters.

"No, you couldn't have." I tell him. He looks at me, hurt in his eyes.

"Thanks Dahlia." He says and I force a small smile. "I'm going to start a small fire so that I can heat up the left over rabbit for dinner," He states while gathering dried up leaves and sticks. I nod my head and close my eyes. I hope my side gets better fast because I am getting really uncomfortable.

I watch Sanden cook the rabbit, and I wish I could be more helpful. He's been through so much today. Finally it's time to eat. Sanden helps me lean against the tree so that I can eat. We sit there in silence, to dramatized right now to even form a whole sentence. The sky gets dark and then I see the Panem symbol and the anthem. The faces of the fallen tributes flash in the sky. First is Hazel. Then Neco. Then… Coltin. I look away from the sky. Sanden doesn't even look up. Then symbol disappears and the sky is clear.

I lay back down and Sanden puts another layer of medicine on. "Thanks," I say and he nods. I thank him for all the help. For going to the cornucopia to help me. Then a question pops in my head.

"What was in your bag?" I ask him.

"I don't know. I haven't looked," He says and walks over to his stuff. He digs around and then grabs the district 4 bag. He opens it and pulls out some odd looking crackers. He smiles a bit and looks up to the sky. "Thanks mom and dad," I hear him whisper and shoves them back into the bag. He goes over to his sleeping spot and lays down. I close my eyes and I try not to think of Coltin but it's almost impossible. I really miss him. Then I think of Gale. These are the cruel games he wants to play. But I won't give up. I can't let Gale have his victory. Not yet, at lease. And that's my last thought until I drift off to sleep.

I wake up to see Sanden already awake. I look over to my side to see it almost healed! I roll onto my back without any pain. Maybe I can actually walk today!

"Wow, you're so much better!" Sanden exclaims. I smile and I push myself to a sitting position. Then he helps me to my feet. I'm a little wobbly since I haven't walked for a while. I take small steps and then finally, I'm walking! I feel so happy and I feel new hope. I apply layer of medicine and we pack up. We have to move our location for safety. I'm on the lookout for any sources of water. We have none left and it's important that we find something safe to drink. And right now, in the arena, I think water is the safest thing.

We find a new place to camp but no signs of water. The rest of the day, nothing goes on. We hunt for food, and try to find water but still nothing. I shoot another rabbit and collect some nuts. That was the most exciting thing we did all day. The next 2 days are a drag. Nothing happens. No one dies. No attacks. Nothing.

I sit on a rock, catching my breath from the hill Sanden and I just climbed. I could use some water. The last time I drank water was from that very small stream we found yesterday. We still have no water with us.

Suddenly, I start to get nervous. Something is about to happen any day now. Any minute. It's been about 2 days with no action. Panem is getting board. The game makers have to do something to entertain Panem. Which means someone has to die.

"We need to find water. Soon." Sanden says, stating the obvious. I nod my head, my throat being too dry to form words.

Suddenly the sun goes behind a cloud, casting a shadow. I look up to the sky to see storm clouds casting over the arena.

Here's the acting I was waiting for. The game makers are sending a storm to the arena.

Dramatic pause! lol Yes, sry the chapter was really dramatic! lol I will try to update soon! Keep checking! You never know when I might suprisingly update! lol

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