Day 4
I don't know what it is with me lately but I actually seem to be getting ideas; I guess last year's arena didn't really have any theme. If you haven't notice, I did a cover for this story; it's nothing special, just my Mockingjay pin on a scarf, but I like to think it looks pretty good. Anyone else got a Mockingjay pin? Anywho, I am having serious trouble deciding who to kill off. I at the very least like all those remaining. Enjoy the Chapter and May the Odds be Ever in Your Favour!
Nicole Jade Smith POV
Just one last day; one last day and my revenge can begin. I've been having strange dreams ever since I got in here; they're vivid dreams. They tell me things; I know who will die today and I know how. I knew I would survive the Bloodbath; my dreams told me. I didn't collect a thing and the next morning a sack full of food was waiting for me. So how do I know today is when something is going to happen? I found a freshly made sword by my side this morning. Now you might think I'm completely insane but I'm not insane I'm just someone who has set her sights on a goal; if that makes me insane, I don't wanna be sane. If only I could see Cole's expression when I finish killing the Careers and then move onto some innocent people. I didn't want to have to do what I'm about to, but he's forced my hand.
Ruby Rodriguez POV
How many buildings are there in this arena? I haven't ate or drank for two days; that's what you get for just going after the throwing knives. I'm so stupid; if it wasn't for me Lewis probably would have lived. I stop for a moment and lean up against a building. My mouth is as dry as can be and the hot sun is relentless. My stomach growls in pain. Part of me just thinks ending it all would be the right choice but I can't afford to think like that. Somewhere there are two scared alliance members worrying about me. Not to sound self-centred, but I'd feel the same if it was the other way round. Plus I have a family back home, just like everyone else. Knowing I barely tried to get back to them would be the worst feeling in the world, for them and me. But as I stand I hand covers my mouth; I drop my throwing knives in shock before a second hand grabs my arm, trying to pull me inside. As I try to get away, a third hand grabs my other arm; oh god, what is this thing. I lose my energy quickly and have to resort to dragging my feet in a last attempt but soon even that's not enough. I fly backwards- but so does the creature. This is my chance. With a sudden spur of adrenaline, I run forward and out of the house.
"Ruby wait it's us!" calls a voice; I recognise it.
"Ruby!" the second voice is also recognisable and I have to turn around.
"Dani? Clio? You guys!" I run over to them, but my adrenaline seems to have run out and I fall into Dani's arms.
"Goodness, you look horrible Ruby; Clio get her some fruit, she's thirsty" Dani pulls me in the best she can and lies me down.
They give me watermelon and even though it's not actual water, I eat it eagerly. After a couple more pieces, I sit up.
"We haven't got much; we've tried to ration it the best we can. I'm afraid the only other thing we can give you right now is a couple of bits of dried beef" Clio explains.
"Can I have another piece of fruit instead? My throat hurts" I croak.
"Don't talk Ruby; it'll only make you worse" Dani tries to sound angry but she just looks terrified "I'll give you one more piece of watermelon, but we need to look for some real water tomorrow."
"Ow!" Clio says suddenly.
"What is it?" Dani asks, her wide eyes suddenly filling with fearful tears.
"Something just hit me; I think it came from the roof."
"What? Ow!"
"We need to go" I croak again but try to sound urgent.
More rubble starts to fall so we try and get out. As we edge towards the doorway, the roof begins to fall through. The whole room is shaking, but I don't know if it's just me. I've never seen Dani run so fast, much less faster than Clio. She manages to carry me with some struggle while Clio picks up the food. Seconds after we're out, the building collapses and then they're all at it. One by one like dominos as far as any of us can see. I long to sleep but I don't wanna be dead weight.
"We've got nowhere to go" Clio says shakily.
I'm sure we all want to cry, but the games would remain merciless.
Dusty Abernez POV
I just want to kill someone; I want my district to be proud of me. Is that so much to ask? We've been walking all night and half the day; where are those pathetic bastards hiding? Annaliese thought she saw someone, but whoever it was got away before she could identify them; stupid inbred. I don't care what anyone said; her idea was a fluke. One of us would have thought of it sooner or later even if we had cut her heart out. It doesn't matter I suppose; after all, Whittier's promised the three of us boys Annaliese will die first in the Career Bloodbath. I'll be the one to kill her; she's my kill and it's a special one. I was made a Career by birth right; I don't care what she says, she was made a Career by our choosing and our choosing alone. She's the type December would want me to kill. I know that now.
"Hey Dusty" Whittier comes out of nowhere, looking beautiful as ever.
"Hi Whit" I smile at her but then remember she's not meant to be here "Whose guarding the stuff?"
"Santana, silly. I left her because- well because I wanted to see you. So have you done your sister as proud as you wanted to yet?"
"If you mean have I got a kill, no. It sucks."
"Well if killings what you want, I have some good news. I saw that alliance Lupus was talking about a few days ago. It's the boy from 10, both tributes from 6 and the girls from 8 and 9. If I were you, I'd aim for the girl from 8 or the boy from 6; the rest seem to be following them. Cut off the head and the body will die is the thing to remember."
"Thanks Whit. You'd better get back to the post."
"Ooh assertive aren't ya? One last thing; don't listen to Lupus; you see the chance to get one of the targets you go in alone. The others will back you up."
She walks off and I pull out my sword; I knew I'd get my chance soon enough.
Reedman Phelps POV
I can't stop thinking about her; Mali. All I can think about is what it would do to her if I died; it terrifies me. Yet my focussing on her is stopping me focussing on strategy. I was even doodling her name on my napkin when I joined this alliance for crying out loud! If I don't start contributing soon, I'll look like the weak link and I've seen what happens to weak links in these games. Still, there's always Cersai; I don't even think she knows what planet she's on right now. While the rest of us are walking, ever since the building we were in collapsed, she's skipping along without a care in the world. Although, maybe that is the best thing to do.
"Wait, I hear something" Juliette looks around; all that remains is the debris of the fallen buildings.
"Someone's nearby; is it the Careers?" Angel tenses.
"You tell me!" the boy from 4 comes running towards us.
Me, Cersai, Juliette and Angel get back. The boy doesn't look fazed. In fact, he slows down. Of course; Ares is up front. This isn't about us; it's about him.
"Ares, watch out!" I yell; there's no time for us to get over that.
Ares rushes to pull out his bow and arrow but the boy is too close. He raises his sword and-
TWANG
The boy drops his sword and stumbles backwards, the arrow in his neck. But it's not Ares who shot and arrow; Angel lowers her bow.
"Now we're even" she says, not looking any of us in the eye.
Dusty Abernez POV
The alliance run away; I've failed. I cough and feel my own blood splatter onto my shirt. Whittier comes over and kisses me.
"At least my final sight can be one this beautiful" I compliment her.
"I'll see you in hell sweetie" she picks up my sword.
"What? No!"
I start to choke on the blood; all I can do now is make sure I'm looking into the she devil's eyes before-
BOOM
Nicole Jade Smith POV
My head aches; something just went wrong. My dream has changed; the district 6 boy was meant to die. Someone has interfered.
Juliette Ryde POV
I like my alliance; well most of the time. Right now it's kind of awkward. No one is speaking; we're hidden behind a large pile of rubble, wondering what to do next. Ares walks over to Angel but when he tries to hold her hand comfortingly, she pulls it away.
"Please don't" she still won't look at him.
"Ok, just answer my question; what did you mean when you said we're even?" he asks.
RUMBLE
Did the rubble just move?
"That's none of your business" Angel replies.
RUMBLE
"Of course it's my business; what did you mean?" Ares continues.
"Fine, you really wanna know?" Angel stands up "I just wanted to show you that I don't need you ok? Just because you saved me in the Bloodbath; it doesn't mean anything!"
"I never said it did!"
RUMBLE
"You guys…" I call to Cersai and Reedman look up but Ares and Angel completely ignore me.
"But you've been thinking it; and I don't. I don't need you!"
"If you don't need me, why don't you just go?"
"I would if I didn't want to help the rest of them."
RUMBLE
"We don't need you anymore than you need us; go!"
"Fine I will!"
Angel storms off, but she has no weapon; I can only hope this is sign she'll be back.
RUMBLE
Angel stops in her tracks.
"Huh?" she turns back around.
"You're not fooling anyone Angel!" Ares scowls.
"No, Ares, can't you hear it?"
RUMBLE
"What the hell?" Ares stands up himself.
"It's happening" Cersai grins "My dream is happening; we're all gonna be trapped" she begins to laugh manically.
"Cersai?" I give her a slight shake but she just keeps the same grin on her face as she looks at me.
"But this can't be a dream because I'm still happy. My dreams aren't happy."
She continues to laugh.
BOOM
A large blue block falls in front of Angel; it's tall, almost like a wall.
"You guys?" she calls from the other side.
"What's happening?" Reedman cries.
BOOM
Another block falls, by us this time.
"We're all going to be trapped; people are going to die. It's so sad yet kind of nice" Cersai giggles.
BOOM
BOOM
BOOM
Angel is almost completely blocked in; she tries to run round it but two more walls fall either side of her. She's trapped in some kind of weird hallway.
"Someone help me" she yells, suddenly panicking.
"Bye Angel!" Cersai waves even though Angel can't see her.
BOOM
BOOM
BOOM
We're trapped just like Angel was moments before; I try to walk around a wall myself experiementally but the same thing happens.
"I don't want to be alone; I need you Ares! I need you all!" Angel sobs.
"It's ok Angel; I'll find you! I'll always find you!" Ares yells.
BOOM
Angel doesn't call back. We soon find out why when we're met with the same-
BOOM
All is dark.
"Attention tributes; welcome to the labyrinth!" a voice buzzes.
To be Continued…
The thing with Angel and Ares made me super sad; seriously, depressing stuff. I hope you liked this chapter; I made it longer just because I can. Sorry to Dusty's fans that I killed him; you'll see why below. I was happy to reunite Ruby, Dani and Clio plus what do we think of Nicole- and Cersai for that matter?
Death List
24th- Lewis Simmons: I had no problem with him but I thought one of the alliances should have a loss plus I think following Ruby is the kind of thing Lewis would do. I will miss him though; he was all cheery.
23rd- Mai Moonheart: I always felt so sad when I was writing for her; I had no idea what to do with her character. I thought it'd be best if I just ended her pain.
22nd- Coal Hartcell: I felt kind of bad killing him because he's been pretty popular but I struggled to write for him.
21st- Terrian Demetrius: I'm sorry to his creator but he was one of the hardest characters for me to write for. I have no idea why. Plus, he was all bitchy towards Cersai and I'm thinking "this girl has enough issues without you targeting her".
20th- Riddell Thicket: After not giving him an alliance, I didn't know what to do with him. Sorry to everyone who supported him.
19th- Dusty Abernez: In short, I thought I should have another death and believe me, choosing who to kill off was pretty bloody hard. In the end I chose Dusty, just because I thought he'd fallen under Whittier's spell the most and was therefore most likely to do something stupid.
Remaining Tributes
Both District 1 Tributes
Both District 2 Tributes
Both District 3 Tributes
Santana Wolf of District 4
Both District 6 Tributes
Nicole Jade Smith of District 7
Both District 8 Tributes
Cersai Grace Helms of District 9
Both District 10 Tributes
Both District 11 Tributes
Dandelion Wildflee of District 12