Day 1: Mid-Afternoon to Night

Flim Tayles, D8

"Where's Maya and Diamond?" Flim asked as her allies started to round up the remaining supplies at the Cornucopia. Bodies littered around the vast wasteland and they knew they needed to clear out soon so the hovercraft can collect the forgotten tributes.

"Couldn't hold their own." Caden muttered as he grabbed a giant black container. He cracked open the top and containers of food were in their faces. The have enough food to last them for a week, at least. Caden placed the top back on and moved it closer to the horn.

"So, they are dead?" Flim clarified.

"Yeah. They were worth nothing to this alliance. Maya was a bitch anyway." Predator said, moving the containers with Caden.

The Careers continued to round-up the supplies and asked Flim to keep guard. Caden shoved a sword in her hand as they ran off to find more tributes. She kept her eye on them as they walked away into the dust and, when they vanished into nothing, she turned her eyes on the blood-soaked terrain. She knew that no tribute would be coming back to the Cornucopia, but the supplies were too valuable to lose. She twirled the sword in her hand as she scanned over the dead tributes. That little girl from 10, the twelve-year-old volunteer from 11, and... a shimmer of red hair caught her eye.

She leaned in closer and realized that the dead tribute was Camden, Camden Pheon from her own district. He was only two years younger than her, but something twisted inside her stomach. Seeing her district partner lying on the floor, dead, was worse than killing someone herself. A roar of the hovercraft sent her back to her situation and she hid deeper in the Cornucopia. As soon as the first body was collected, the cannons began to sound.

Isadora Jolf, D5

Boom! Boom! Boom! On and on until fourteen cannons signaled fourteen deaths. Who those cannons belonged to, she wouldn't know until a few hours. The small backpack was slung across her back as she slowed herself down to a jog. The bare trees continued to gain leaves as the forest went on, signaling water. She finally slowed down to a walk and she found a broken log to rest on. This rest is temporary, but Isadora needed to know what was in the backpack on her back.

She took the backpack off and placed it in her lap. The dull red color will keep it hidden from anyone who tries to find her out here. She unzipped the bag and took a glance inside. An empty water container, a bag of jerky, a small length of rope, and a dull knife. It may not be as sharp as the weapons that the Careers have, but it is still a weapon regardless. She can use this to hunt and give her more food than the jerky. She zipped the bag up again and slung it across her back. She followed the increasing vegetation in hopes of finding a water source.

The deeper she went into the forest, the thicker the vegetation became. She continued to move her feet in hopes of a giant water source, and she hoped that her efforts weren't a loss cause. Suddenly, she heard it. Water was softly rubbing up against rocks, which meant a river was near by. She followed the sounds and it wasn't long until she was face to face with a clear river, with enough water to keep her hydrated for the rest of the Games. She pulled out her water container and filled the bottle up to the brim with water. She closed the container and got to her feet. Now that she knows where the water is, it won't be long until the Careers catch on.

Saely May Taylor, D11

Night began to settle in as Playton handed Saely a piece of meat he cooked for her. Playton and Saely decided to travel up into the mountain side, so that they can get a better view of the arena, and be hidden from their competition. After all fourteen cannons sounded, they started their fire and started to talk about who they belonged to. One obviously went to the girl Playton killed. Another one went to the girl from 10; she was the first kill of the Games. After that, they went into crazy theories that all the Careers died and leveled the playing field. But, that was just wishful thinking. Careers don't die that easily.

"How long until the nightly death toll appears?" Saely asked, biting into her chicken leg. Playton shrugged as he bit into his.

"The sun isn't all the way down yet. It normally appears when the sun is no longer visible and stars are in the sky." Playton said. Saely looked at him with an inquisitive look.

"You watched the Games before? I thought Twelve was just rebuilt." She started. Playton smiled as he looked to his ally.

"Twelve was in construction for five years. I saw my fair share of Hunger Games while I waited for construction to finish." He says. The sun dips under the horizon and leaves their campfire the only light source. Playton finished his leg and stomped out the fire. Even though they were hidden from any tributes, he needed to take extreme caution. The Careers may decide to walk right up the mountains in search of any 'smarter' tributes. Like he said, he has seen his fair share of Games and he knew how the Careers worked.

artificial stars, like the ones Dusk Shine uses, filled the sky. The anthem would come soon. Saely layed down next to Playton, curled up next to him. Playton placed his arms around her as winds began to pick up. Suddenly, the anthem started up and the first face to appear is the girl from 1. Playton and Saely exchange glances. That is sure messed up for a Career to die on day one. The boy from 3 follows, and so does the girl from 4. The boy from 5, then the boy from 8. District 6 and 7 both made it past the bloodbath. The little girl from 9, both from 10, then Jack appeared next. Saely hid her disappointment in her eyes. Playton's district partner appeared next, that scared eighteen year old girl. Both from 13 and both from 14. The anthem finishes with a flourish and leaves the tributes in the dark. Playton looks to Saely, who looks back with clouded eyes.

"He was only twelve." Playton whispers. "Maybe he underestimated his competition."

Saely curled up tighter next to him. Maybe in her sleep, she will dream of better things that she and Playton could be doing rather than be in this death match.

Violet Dixon, D3

Daniel's face was still in Violet's mind. He was seventeen and she figured he could hold his own. But, the Careers or the fears got the better of him. She straightened herself up against the bark of the tree and closed her eyes. Blood and cold, dead children filled her mind as she tried to sleep. She pulled the thin, black sheet she found at the Cornucopia to her waist and tried to fall asleep. But she struggled to get the thoughts out of her mind. Cherry red blood and screams of frightened children filled her mind. Don't scream to alert anyone, Vi. Don't scream.

A snap of twigs made Violet's eyes open. How long was she out? The sky was still dark and plastered with stars. She strained her ears to hear any noise from anywhere. A whispering voice was picked up from her ears. "Who let the Seven boy get away? I told you all that he was my kill, and you let him get away!" That was a Career voice. Violet shrunk as she heard the male voice complain. A female voice was heard next. "Caden, I had nothing to do with it. I think you were too busy killing Diamond to look where the Seven boy was going."

"Someone was jealous." A male voice said. Caden's booming voice raised from a whisper to a normal speaking voice. "I am not jealous! I scored better than her! Diamond was just betraying her own alliance." Violet knew who these voices belonged to; the lethal Careers. They all scored a ten in training and they could kill her with one nasty blow. She needed to get away, but how could she get away silently. She slipped out of her sheet and tucked it into the pocket of her jacket. She slowly stood up, but she accidentally stepped on a twig, making a loud snap for the Careers to hear.

"Did you hear that?" The female asked. "It came from over there." Footsteps pounded their way to Violet and she stood there like a deer trapped in headlights. Fear overcame her muscles and made her stay in place. It wasn't long until the girl from 2 was in her face. Violet remembered her; she was the girl who came here with her brother, the girl who scored a ten and who was dressed as a Peacekeeper. "So, District Three. You ready to join your district partner?"

Violet shook her head no, but the girl from 2 raised her knife and made a nasty gash on her cheek. A shrill shriek came from Violet's throat as the 2 girl continued to work on her. Three male figures came in range of Violet's vision and they were just watching as the 2 girl cut into Violet. Caden, her brother, had a smirk on his face. "Good girl, Kleo. You know what to do." Violet felt a burning pain enter her chest as her world faded to black. The odds weren't in her favor.

The Fallen:

Violet Dixon, District 3: Slashed and tortured by Kleo

A/N: I know I promised a chapter next week, but I was so excited that the Games began, I just wanted to write more! Sorry, Violet. Your time was ended very unfairly. But, there was nothing I could do. Her name was drawn next so she had to die. 15 gone, 12 left until we have a victor. I hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as I liked to write it. Here are some responses to reviews:

PeetasGirl8: I was a little surprised that you weren't upset about Maya. Oh well, she's dead and gone and on her way back to Four in a wooden coffin. Here is your update on Flim and your update of Sheila may come in two or three chapters. Thanks for the lovely review.

Ramijek: As stated before, I love your reviews. You review every part and I enjoy reading them. :) I assumed October was tackled and stabbed, maybe I should clarify that. How did you like my Fiction Press story? By the way, this is the 176th Hunger Games. P.S. I like your extra notes. :)

Hungergamedude101: Yes, it is upsetting to see the brand new district fall in the bloodbath. I understand your disappoinment.

mar9215: I'm glad I portayed Caden the correct way. I am 95% certain that you will like this chapter too. :) Yes, Playton is a little hero. Maybe this is why he volunteered. ;)

If you didn't read my original story, the link is on my profile. Oh, I saw Wreck it Ralph yesterday with my boyfriend. Who else saw that wonderful movie? I hope you enjoyed this chapter. :)