Day 5
Basically I started this chapter last night but I wasn't really feeling it so I rewrote some bits. Enjoy the Chapter and May the Odds be Ever in Your Favour!
Angel West POV
I wake up and feel instantly uncomfortable. The last thing I remember is clawing at walls until something- or someone knocked me out. Did it really happen? I look at my fingers and they're bloody. The nail on my index finger is loose; I bite my lip to stop the pain. I'm trapped, just like Cersai said. What the gamemakers didn't think of is my fear; I hate small spaces. Or maybe they did, maybe that's the point; evil bastards. The madness begins. I'm pacing without thinking, I back away from a corner only to be met with another one. Jesus Christ, there's no way out. I can't walk any further without a weapon; that's suicide. Yet I can't bear to be stuck like this. The walls seem to have got taller through the night. Still, at least it's not dark anymore. I'd give anything just to see someone familiar, even Ares, desirably carrying my bow and arrows. I hope he's ok though. I don't think there were any cannons while I slept. But how would I know? He can't be dead, he just can't be. Why am I only worrying about him anyway? Maybe because it feels like he's my only chance of getting out of here.
Scout Parker POV
I feel uncomfortable around Whittier now. We all thought she loved Dusty, but she killed him. Sure, he was dying, but she attacked him so viciously, like she was angry or- excited? No; Whittier's not like that.
"This is the stupidest idea those gamemakers have ever come up with" Lupus sharpens his arrow with such aggression, I wonder if he's imagining it's someone's head.
I look over at Santana, expecting her to come out with some little comment or at the very least roll her eyes. Instead she stays very quiet, her face thoughtful.
"Oh dear; has the Sass machine closed for business?" Whittier sneers.
This time Santana does roll her eyes but still remains silent. Whittier looks slightly put out and stands up.
"Right enough moping! Has everyone got a weapon?" we respond to her by showing them "Good, now let's go and do what Careers are supposed to do; kill."
Clio Slate POV
Midday was just passing when it happened. Ruby coughed again and both me and Dani stood up automatically.
"I'm fine" Ruby croaked.
We were starving; the fruit was moulding. Soon it'd start making us ill, and weak. Dani was closing her eyes ever so often and mumbling to herself; I can only guess she was praying for rain or food. But her prayers weren't answered. What could we do? We didn't know how far we were from the exit or if there even was one. Ruby may have claimed to be fine but Dani and I both knew that the mouldy fruit couldn't make up for the fact that we wouldn't get far before she'd become exhausted; she was already weak.
"Someone's nearby; I can smell them" a voice broke the silence; Ruby looked up in fear.
"It's a Career; it's the one that killed Lewis" she whispered.
Before we could stop her, Dani screamed and ran away.
"Take my hand" I remember yelling at Ruby as the Careers came into view.
"Just take these; take them and run" Ruby pulled out her throwing knives, keeping one for herself; with a tear in her eye she screamed "Run Clio, run!"
And I ran. And I didn't look back.
BOOM
Nicole Jade Smith POV
The massacre has begun. Now I must take my turn.
Annaliese Slate POV
Damn Whittier for putting us in these groups; Whittier chose to go alone, saying she had some business to take care of. At a guess I'd say that cannon was for her "business". Somehow she thought it was a good idea to put Santana with Lupus leaving me with Scout. If you ask me, Santana should be the one alone. She doesn't get along with any of us; I admire her, but she doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut. Right now Scout and I have been walking for at least I couple of hours; it's no use. Any fool can see it's best to keep hidden. But I'm a Career therefore I must kill. I need to prove to Whittier that I'm worth having in the alliance; I've only made one kill. I hate Whittier but she's the leader so she controls my fate.
"Anna!" Scout nudges me.
"Ow; don't call me that you little shit. What is it?" I growl.
"The girl from 7; she's round the corner."
"How do you know?"
"She's talking to herself; I recognise her voice."
I listen and sure enough I hear her myself. Her voice is hushed but whatever she's saying isn't English.
"Come out; I know you're there. They told me you would be" the first sentence this girl says that I recognise but I'm still confused.
Cautiously, I edge out round the corner. Once I notice it's safe, I gesture to Scout he can join me. The girl does not look right; it's her eyes. They're white as snow.
"Yes, the Careers; I've been expecting you. You are Careers, are you not?" the girl asks.
"What's it to you?" I snarl.
"I knew you wouldn't be a Career; you're too spirited. You have all the typical Career traits but there's a fire inside you. I see a number; 5, no lower, 3. You're from district 3."
"Why are you talking like that?" Scouts looks at the girl confusedly.
"I am fine; my mind has just been opened. Poor little boy; only one can care but she chooses not too."
"Excuse me?"
"He cried when you abandoned him didn't he? Clio; your brother.
"Stop."
"Now he has to protect another, just as vulnerable; but you don't care do you?"
"Stop it."
"But you don't care, do you, Lisey?"
"Enough!"
I throw three knives one after the other. But one after another, they're dodged. I take my last knife and then look at the girl.
"Don't do it Annaliese" Scout pleads.
"Don't do it Annaliese; where's your fire now Lisey?"
Nicole Jade Smith POV
As I finish my sentence, the girl comes rushing towards me; her knife is held up high. That's a mistake. I let her get close enough and then I strike. Twice in the stomach; the blood pours out of her mouth. It's still not enough. I hold on tightly to her shoulder.
"This is going to hurt; a lot" I stab her in the forehead while the district 1 boy just stands and watches; he couldn't do anymore if he tried.
He's frozen in fear. Blood surrounds me; it's on my clothing, on my hands. The girl from 3 can barely see; all she can do is scream. I like hearing her scream; it makes the moment more enjoyable.
BOOM
As she finally falls, the district 1 boy still isn't moving.
"It's ok; it's not your turn" I smile at him and he twitches, before running away.
I prop Annaliese against the wall like a Halloween decoration. I light a match, and throw it down to watch her burn. The smell of death becomes evident. They will all know what will become of them now. There is one more to go; one last death. But it will not be for me; my revenge has now begun.
Luke Matthew Pond POV
I open my eyes and see Jenneth looking over me, her hand fully around my own. Her eyes are bloodshot; she hasn't slept in at least a day.
"Where am I?" I ask.
"You've barely been awake for the whole day; that bird thing beat you up good" she says, almost cheerfully.
Aurora Felici POV
I still don't know where I stand in this alliance. On one hand, as soon as we're out of here, I'll have a hunting partner which means more food. On the other hand, my hunting partner is Jayden, a wanabee ladies' man from district 8. But hey, as long as he doesn't try it with me, I couldn't care less. Luckily we've managed to keep a low profile while we've been in here; we have a one piece of dried beef left but there have been two cannons today so with luck, we might get out before we get too hungry.
Luke Matthew Pond POV
"Well if it isn't the cutest couple in the hunger games" the girl's sadistic voice makes me want to hold Jenneth protectively but I can hardly get up.
Jenneth gets up to confront her but the girl kicks her to the ground.
"Sit down; and don't get up again or lover boy gets it" she glares at Jenneth.
"Leave her alone!" I pipe up.
"Please don't kill us; we don't have anything to give to you" Jenneth whimpers.
"Oh pookie, I don't expect anything from you; in fact, I'm just about to get rid of a major disadvantage for you."
Aurora Felici POV
Jayden is looking at me funny, like he's about to burst into flames.
"What on Earth are you doing?" I sigh.
"Trying very hard not to hit on you" he says, looking serious.
"Pfft, it's not that hard."
"I dunno; you're a very beautiful woman."
"You know for a little boy, you're alright."
"Little boy? Who're you calling little?"
"I'm 17, you're 15; you're little."
"What's two years in lo-"
"Jayden?"
Luke Matthew Pond POV
"What do you mean?" I ask her.
"I mean, it's not exactly practical having an ally whose knocked up. So I'll just get rid of that problem."
"No!"
Jenneth clutches her stomach but she doesn't fall instantly; she looks the girl in the eye and then spits at the ground by her. The girl shrugs and walks away.
"Jenneth, Jenneth stay awake, please."
Aurora Felici POV
Jayden falls forward, a throwing knife in his back. But he isn't dead yet, he starts moving around statically. I pull the knife out quickly to avoid him feeling too much pain, but when I look at his face, his eyes start to close. Without thinking, I slap him awake. His eyes become wide open again and I look at the wound; it's deep, but maybe not quite too deep. I don't have much cloth so I cut off part of my jacket with my spear. I place it over his back but in seconds, the grey has turned to scarlet red.
"I don't know what do; I just don't know" I cry, holding the fabric tightly over his wound.
Athena Lockwood POV
BOOM
Great; big death count today. It'll be good for ratings although there's something more entertaining on. I rewind the security footage; it's from last night with Salem. I edited the footage well; it looks like Salem was all over me. This is the difference between me and Oria; if she was in my position, she'd just give this to the media immediately. But thanks to that "wine" I offered Salem beforehand, he won't remember a thing about that evening. I've got the evidence; soon enough I'll let Salem know I control Panem now, unless he wants this dirty little secret to go viral.
I hope it wasn't too much; I'm exhausted now so I feel like it was a little slap dash at the end. Let me know what you think. I'll reveal who died next chapter which should be tomorrow I hope.
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.
18th- Ruby Rachel Rodriguez: I literally chose the first person who I could think of a death for; it was the only way.
17th- Annaliese Slate: Pretty much the same reason as Ruby but also because I didn't want her death end up too cliché.
16th- ?
Remaining Tributes
Both District 1 Tributes
Both District 2 Tributes
Clio Slate of District 3
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
Reedman Phelps of District 10
Both District 11 Tributes
Dandelion Wildflee of District 12