Day 9

So today we shall see a lot of things; maybe some cabbages but probably no kings (since this story has a president instead). Translated into understandable terms, the usual shiz is gonna go down as well as the results that will tell us which tribute will be brought… BACK FROM THE DEAD! I love doing that, even if it's just typed. Enjoy the Chapter and May the Odds be Ever in Your Favour!

Angel West POV

I'm awake before anyone else but I don't move. I can't shake this guilt. I didn't want to reject Ares like that. In fact, I think I might love him; and that's what makes it so sad. I mean anyone who knows what I am, also knows I'm the most dangerous person to fall for. It's my fault I guess; I should have just let myself get blown to smithereens back district 13. I imagine my friends in district 8; they'll be tortured for information on me. Carmen won't be able to take too much; she's only strong in wit. Nick's an angry one; maybe he'll be lucky enough to die quickly, provoke them or something. What's Switch gonna tell anyone? He hasn't spoken in years according to Johnny. Oh Johnny; I'd put him out of my mind but he's already seen enough to be hurt. It's not like we were involved romantically but who knows what he could have thought of me and Ares. He'll probably get it the worst; he won't provoke them like Nick but he won't breathe a word. He's too loyal. I wish I could tell Ares with all my heart, but it'll only hurt him one way or another.

Luke Matthew Pond POV

She's gone; Jenneth's gone. I don't know where. I don't even know if she's alive. If anyone died yesterday, I didn't know about it; the only clue I had was some pile of pebbles I tripped over on my way out. They looked like they could have been arranged to form some kind of symbol but it was too out of place for me to be sure. There was blood- a lot of it- a few feet away from the cave, near the river. A little trail of it ended by the bank; anymore had been washed away. So I've been following the river until I find someone. I can't jump to conclusions; that's reckless. I'll need to hear some proof.

"I'm scared Clio" I hear a girl say; I jump behind a tree and listen.

"Just try to stop thinking about it; every time you think about it just think about something nice- like home" another male voice says.

"But you didn't see her properly; she was- she was so pale, but she looked like she was smiling. It was awful."

She? Jenneth?

"Just look out for her district partner; I think he cared about her a lot" the boy says.

Her district partner? Do they mean me? That means- that means Jenneth really is dead. I breathe deeply to stop any tears coming. How could they kill her? Jenneth was innocent. She was so innocent.

Santana Wolf POV

Well it looks like these games have finally taken a turn for the hilarious again; I don't know what happened to Scout; I don't buy his story about killing that girl from 11. It's Scout; if killing a threat like Terrian freaked him out, killing someone even a little weaker would have given him a damn heart attack. But I ain't gonna be the one to tell Whittier, at least not while she's following Scout round. All he's been doing since yesterday is looking like he's high and brushing Whittier off. I mean what a role reversal. The best part is she's doing exactly the same to Lupus. Any sane person can see that Whittier's trying to get all close with Scout again to keep Lupus on his toes; I guess now Scout can fight she wants both of them on her side. She better watch herself; love may be blind but lust isn't.

"Hey hot stuff" speaking of the dickhead.

"Err; are your eyes ok? You know I'm not Whittier right?" I mockingly wave my hand in front of his face.

"Jesus I didn't realise you were so insecure."

"I'm not; I'm just pointing out the fact that you have more of a taste for girls who practically invite you into their pants and news flash genius, that's not me."

I try to walk away but the idiot grabs my shoulder and pulls me back towards him.

"Oh come on Tana; hear me out" he keeps hold of my shoulder as he speaks "Just ally with me; I'm desperate."

"Here's the problem Lupus" I push my hand hard against his chest; just to make him a little more uncomfortable "I don't know how much use you'll be if you're castrated."

"I haven't been castrated."

"You will be if you call me Tana again."

"Fine, but just so you know you haven't got a chance in the Career bloodbath. Whittier's been gunning for you since day one; the way I see it unless the two of get together it'll be a two on one fight and then the same thing with me. It wouldn't hurt you to get some help."

I consider what he's said for a moment. As irritating as he is, he may have a point. Whittier can't stand me any more than I can her and Scout's already been brainwashed into worshipping her. How much longer before he actually does turn violent. Right, I know what I'm gonna do.

"Wow" I say simply "Did you know that makes three things you've come second in? Second place in Whittier's black hole of a heart, second to ask me for a secret alliance and second person to fail miserably; your parents must be proud."

"W-w-w-w-"he stammers, taking steps back.

"W-w-what? Just buzz off Lupus and come back when you have a funnier response."

He walks off looking kind of shocked. I couldn't care less really. I'm playing this game as me; because if I lose I know I have nothing to be ashamed about. Good luck with that Whittier.

Angel West POV

No deaths today; I can't decide whether to take that as a good thing or a bad thing. I choose to take it as good thing since I need some positivity right now. We've been taking turns hunting for food today; Ares thinks if we collect a lot we can stay put for a couple of days. However earlier it ended up being the two of us. I don't get how that got decided; Juliette isn't a great fighter and Cersai's crazy. I thought I'd have to tell him everything but he barely said a word the whole time and it kind of hurt. It's what I deserve I suppose. I hear footsteps and automatically pick up my bow just in case; I'm not expecting Cersai to do anything. Predictably it's just Ares and Juliette coming back.

"Come on Cersai; we'd better go" Ares doesn't look at anyone as Cersai shoots up to his command.

"You can't go now; it's late. It's not safe" I warn him.

"If I wanna go, I'll go alright?"

"Ares think about the alliance; you're not thinking straight!"

"Just get off my case Angel; let's go Cersai."

Cersai obediently gets up and the two of them walk away.

"Go on then bugger off you selfish bastard!" I growl in their direction; Juliette gets up concernedly.

"Should we go after them?" she asks me.

"No; let's just watch the stuff."

The two of us sit down and for a moment it's quiet. Juliette stares at me.

"What?" I snarl at her; she shrinks back "I'm sorry; I'm just annoyed."

"Is it because you love Ares?" she says her sentence quickly.

"Sure; wait no! I just- even if I did- look things are just complicated."

"But don't you wanna die being yourself? If you keep letting things get in your way, you could die here without ever showing your true feelings. What's the point?"

"The point is- wait, you're right. You're so right. Thank you Juliette; I think I need to go. Can you watch the stuff for a bit?"

"Of course."

I pick up my bow and arrows before running in the direction Ares went in. Without warning I bump into Cersai.

"Oh Cersai" I smile "I didn't see you there. Where's Ares?"

"Hunting, like he said he would be" Cersai replies a little sharply "He needs some time alone; you're the last person he wants to see."

"Can you just tell me where he is?"

"No."

"Why not?"

Cersai looks away for a minute, frowning but when she looks back, she has a scary smile on her face.

"Because Angel dear, I know who you are, what you are and most importantly" she comes a little closer "where you're from."

I just need to say I've already decided whose being brought BACK FROM THE DEAD but it's really late so I'll have to post a separate chapter about it tomorrow; my apologies. I just wanted to get this chapter up since I'm late already. I hope you understand I'm snowed under with work and it's so much harder for me to upload.

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- Jayden Williams: He wasn't as popular as some other tributes and I thought he'd run his course.

15th- Reedman Phelps: Like Jayden, he wasn't overly popular but I did like him quite a bit; at least he died a good man.

14th- Jenneth Myra Speare: She was actually reasonably popular but I just wasn't feeling her storyline anymore; also, I unfortunately left her in an awkward position what with her critical injuries and all.

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

Angel West of District 8

Cersai Grace Helms of District 9

Luke Matthew Pond of District 11

Dandelion Wildflee of District 12