So. Its the big chapter.
Vlad: time to see if i die.
Henry: i want to be in this chapter!
Me: no, its all about Vlad. I have some exciting stuff people. Exciting stuff! I also need ideas. Please.
Vlad: vote for your favourite character.
Me: yup! Vlad, Emily, Cecil, Anthony, a new character named midnight. These all r people who sent in info, thanks to you it will be really interesting! Some people were really slow and i had to decline. Too bad! Also, extra characters: melissa, alex, , other VTI's, assistant for the hotel, guards, nelly, Henry, other contestants that are not important, steph, amy. I may have missed some! So, choose a favourite! Ok, try to choose someone other then Vlad. Duh. I am going to begin. NOW!

Chapter 16. The beginning of a blood bath.

Vlad's POV

No no no no no! Stupid time. Have you ever noticed how time can speed up when you r having fun? Imagine that your life was counting on the sun to stay down. So you wouldn't have to get up. So you wouldn't have to go into a deadly area. Ella slept soundly beside me, unknowing of the horrible date. Crap. I stayed there for a few more minutes, listening to her soft breathing. One in, two out. The soft sheet was warm to make matters worse. Damn. Suddenly, her eyes fluttered open to reveal her chocolate brown eyes. She was dreary, just waking up. Her face suddenly dropped. In her mind, i heard
'Damn' as well. She looked over to me in sorrow. I nodded, saying i know in silence.

I walked out, down the fancy elevator and into the lobby. I looked at all the people who would have to die soon. Every contestant and human stood waiting, making no sound. The humans would go back to their old lives. Vampires would die. Gamemakers will get ready for the next games and payed a crap load of money. Guards stood at attention, also waiting for orders. I took a deep breathe to calm. A girl i have never seen stood in the corner. She had brown hair, green eyes, and was a vampire. Anthony was grinning at me. Melissa was glaring at me. I just stood there quietly like the rest of them. I was sad, angry, and the very slightest bit excited. I felt like a vampire, and killing was in my blood. At the same time i felt horrible for having to kill these vampires, as they did nothing. I probably would die too, but for Ella's sake i prayed i wouldn't. As we all walked out of the lobby, a huge crowed of humans cheered. We have usually been pretty far from fans, to focus on training, but now here they were. One yelled,
"I love you vlad!" Which i blushed from. Some yelled,
"Cecil!" And, "Anthony all the way!"
Lastly before we left, someone screamed,
"Midnight!" What the hell? Who was that? Oh well. Find out later. We went into a train, like the one we too here. I don't know whats with all the moving around! I guess we just shouldn't question it, as Emily says. All the luxury things on the train are amazing, but im just to busy thinking about the games to notice. The guards stayed i could let ella stay with me to the end, and that is what i choose. Duh!
She has been strong. She just holds my arm and stays quiet as if she is a contestant too. After several minutes, the train stops. It seems like a normal building, but its not. Not by a mile shot. Many vampire from the past walked in here, but never came out. Damn now i am scared. I try not to show it by keeping my face emotionless. We excited, and go into the simple small building. Inside are tons of pictures down a long hallway, in beautiful frames. Each have a face, and just a face. None smile. They are all young, like me and steph. Names are under them. I don't read them, because i know who they are. I heard about this back at home. These are all dead contestants, from long ago. Children, lining the walls. We walk further. The faces of the present contestants are filled with sorrow an disbelieve. Whoever wasn't scared is now. We make it to a door without a nervous breakdown, thats good. It has lock after lock on this door, and are all eventually unlocked for us to enter. The stairs down look dark and uninviting, but we enter anyway. Pictures still line the walls the whole way down the straight staircase. We go into a large room. Humans walked about, organizing our deaths. Emily Adicus walked up to us with a clipboard.
"Melissa, Vlad, midnight, Cecil, Anthony, please report to this lady over on my right." She said. We listened. only, ella had to stay behind. The lady brought us to a bright room, where our VTI's were waiting. They all had sad faces. Mr. Gonel smiled at me, and lead me over to a corner.
"Ah, Vladimir. It seems our time draws short, so let me start. Here is your dagger." He handed me the blade, sheathed in black. I nodded.
"All else i can give you is this." He then gave me a black outfit, skin tight but not really. If that makes any sense. I changed behind a simple board behind me, and walked out. It had a red bold line across the shoulders, and felt warm and light weight.
"Vladimir, i wish to give you a speech about winning. About how to use commen sense. But you already know all that. Just know to try hard and to not hold back."
"Of corse i will mr. Gonel. Thank you for everything." He smiled.
"Now be off. Ella is waiting. And the gamekeepers." I nodded, unwilling to say goodbye fully. I turned and walked away, not knowing if it was the last time i was to see him ever again. I wanted to just assume it wasn't. We went out, met up with the other contestants, and prepared to die.

We each got our own room to enter the games. A lady i never seen before stood at a computer, typing so fast i could barley see her fingers. She pressed enter, and turned around. Ella was at my side. She scowled, and i could see wrinkles all over her old face. She must of been beautiful when young, but age didn't not do good for her. She pointed her wrinkled finger at ella and said,
"Who is this?" And crossed her arms.
"She will leave. I wish to say goodbye privately please." She looked at her watch, sighed, and thought for a moment.
"You have five minutes. Make it quick." She tuned and walked out the door. I looked into Ella's sparkling brown eyes. I wanted to return to her. A song my father sang to me as a child returned in my head.

Hold on, to me as we go
As we role down this road.

Just know your your not alone,
Cause im gonna make this place your home.

Settle down, it will all be clear.
Don't pay no mind to the demons they full you with fear.

The trouble it might drag you down,
If you get lost you can always be found.

Just know your not alone, cause im gonna make this place your home.

A tear streaked down my cheek, falling to the ground. I haven't cried about anything in a very long time. She smiled.
"Vlad, are you crying?" her own tears started building up in her eyes. I pulled her close, like i always do. This time i held her tight, love clearly showing. I kissed her. She pulled away.
"Vlad, you need to feed. Please, you need strength. Please." I shook my head. If i was going down, i wanted to remember my last moments with her like this. I would fight for her, i realize. She is my everything. I hear the woman come back in. My last words to her,
"If you get lost you can always be found."
Before guards ripped her away from me. She screamed, and reached for me. I didn't reach back, and i felt like i was betraying her. The door slammed shut, blocking all sound. The lady pointed to the chair in the corner. I sat, an she pulled out a large needle. She told me to tilt my head, and she stabbed me in the neck. I slumped in the seat and felt like i was walking on air. I was awake, but not really. Guards ripped me from my chair, and dragged me to a platform. Already, i started to feel stronger, and like i could fight them. I could barely stand. The walls closed around me, and i felt like i was lifted up. I was drowsy and weak, and had to lean on my knees. I came to a stop. The roof on my unclear tube slid back, a bright sun glared down on me. The bottom forced me up, over the whole and into the arena. The stuff injected into me continued to retreat from my body somehow. I could stand. I looked around, and saw the arena.

Hey! Cliff hanger!
Vlad: aw crap.
Henry: -mouth hangs open-
Me: -smiles cruelly-
Vlad: -thinks i am an idiot-
Me: -thinks he can shut up-
So? How was it? Ideas.
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