Don withdrew the sword, his face pale, sweat pouring down his face. Lone lied near the ground, his face in shock, he was gasping like a fish. Don slashed at Lone again and Lone cried out. Blood soaked the ground and then Lone stopped screaming, he stopped moving. He was dead. Cannons fired the final one for these games and tears went dripping down my eyes. Don looked at my speechless expression.

"What the hell just happened?" I exclaimed.

Don sheathed Mesa, the five foot sword. "I just saved your puny life kid. That's what happened. And now your victor because you were the final two."

I was sitting there dumbfounded. "Why did you kill him?"

Don threw back his head and laughed. "I was given orders on behalf of Wyatt to come in and kill a tribute. That specific tribute was Lone since the games were uneventful because of every tribute dying in the hands of Lone's alliance. I tried to harm you, not kill you; like I did to Colby. And then, I saw Lone about to kill you so I finished my orders."

The sound of a helicopter filled the arena and then a wooden rope ladder dropped to the ground. Don grabbed on, and pulled me forward. I shook my head. "This is wonderful, it is just shocking."

The ladder was pulled up and there was Henry standing with Georgia and Rose, even Rev was there. Georgia shrieked and ran forward, pulling me into a hug. Rose held my hand and kissed it. Henry shook hands with me and Rev just waved.

"Jonathan, nice job." Henry congratulated.

Georgia was jumping up and down. "I told the entire Capitol you were going to win and you did. Rev, hand me my fifty dollars."

Rev grumbled. "I just betted that one of them was going to die. Not that Jon was going to win."

Rose held my hand. "I'm so proud of you Jonathan; I knew you would be able to amazing things."

I felt a tear slide down my face. "I feel so heartbroken Rose. I never got to tell Katie how I really felt."

Henry perked up at that. "Look, Jonathan I'm sorry about what happened in the arena. I'm so sorry."

I shook my head no. "You couldn't do anything. Can I see my family?"

Rev pointed. "Sure, they are right over there."

I looked up and there was my mother, Lucas, and Bailey standing nearby. Lucas ran up to me and jumped in my arms. "I knew you would be coming home! I just knew it!"

I kissed his head. "I'm glad you finally believed in me."

Lucas grabbed Bailey by the hand. "She would really like to talk to you."

Bailey grabbed my hand and made me look her in the eye. "Um, Jonathan. When you were in the arena, I thought of stuff that well, I couldn't explain. I thought I hated you because you were all over Katie and then you collapsed and I just couldn't handle it!"

I kissed Bailey right on the mouth to make her stop bantering. "And I'm sorry, I'm so sorry I broke your heart. And if you'll allow me to make it up to you I will."

Lucas whistled. "PDA people, kids are here."

Then my mother ran up to me and pulled me in an embrace. "Honey, I am so proud of you!"

I whispered into my mother's ear. "I'm glad you feel that way mom."

My entire team and my family and I strode to the helicopter window. Lucas asked a question. "So what do we do now?"

I looked at my brother in the eye. "I go home and forget this ever happened."

Henry laughed. "Sadly, I wish that could happen, but it can't."

President Lee extinguished the pipe he had and looked at Don. "I'm very disappointed in you Mr. Terio. I expected less than excellence from you."

Don gave Lee a sardonic look. "Why have I disappointed you sir?"

President Lee clasped his hands together. "I wanted Jonathan Crimson dead. He was making friends with rebellious districts, dodging death at every corner. If this word gets out, the districts might make him a rebellion leader."

Don shook his head. "Sir, you're crazy. I was given specific instructions to kill Lone, the male from district six. Wyatt ordered me to do so."

President Lee turned to Don. "But, I am higher than Wyatt Crane, am I not? You should have done the right thing."

Don turned on his heel. "Sorry I couldn't meet your expectations Mr. President."

Don strode away angrily. President Lee looked out over the Capitol skyline. And he thought to himself. "I can bring you up easily Jonathan, or I can destroy you. This downfall is your own. The board is in motion, the trap is set. My plan has been carved down to every last detail. My pieces are in motion and yours are on standstill. I will come behind you and destroy every last defense you have. You shall be in checkmate. This plan I have, you'll find out soon enough. When you go on your Victory Tour in a couple of months, the crowd will hate you so much; they will want to kill you. And I can't wait for it to happen. Don't let your life get thrown away so easily Jonathan or you'll just be another pawn in my plan."

End of Part 1

And that's the end. The finishing move. I hope you enjoyed this story. Now, President Lee's thoughts, I'm probably going to use as a monologue for my next play audition. Thank you so much for anyone that followed this story. Enjoy and prepare for the second part, The Victor Assault, coming soon and hopefully shortly. Peace out!

~TalesofAdventLover