Sorren Princeps – District 1
A kid exploded right in front of me. Right in front of me. Body parts and blood fly everywhere. His parents won't even get to bury him. The Capitol will have to collect him in pieces. One competitor is already dead.
Thinking about the District Eight boy, I nearly forget where I am. I blink rapidly, leaping off my platform to join in the Bloodbath. The Cornucopia is a huge, gold structure this year. It stands out from all the color in the center. The rest of the arena is dark and mysterious. My sister sprints to the Cornucopia and grabs a spear off the back wall. Behind her, Gem Minx from Nine, tries to sneak up on her with a knife. Gem smirks, taking in the pride as she gets ready to slay my little sister.
I cup my hands around my mouth and shout. "Sapphire! Watch out!"
Sapphire spins around, thrusting the spear into the girl's chest. Then, she pulls the weapon out like it was no big deal. The young girl gasps for air as I get closer. The knife clatters onto the ground and I pick it up. The girl's breathing goes ragged before it finally stops. Her eyes are halfway closed and her limbs are sprawled at awkward angles.
"Sapphire, are you okay?" I ask, trying to ignore the cries of the tributes. I put my hand on her shoulder, but she jerks away.
"I'm fine," she snaps, grabbing more weapons off the walls. I snatch up several packs. A little girl comes bounding into the Cornucopia. I don't even know how she's able to weave her way through this chaos. I seize a sword off the wall and put some knives into my belt.
Sapphire raises her bloody spear, blue eyes blazing. She takes aim and is prepared to throw it at the tribute from Three. The girl's brown hair bounces on her shoulders as she jumps back, grasping a pack at her chest. Her eyes are huge and frightened. She appears to be on the verge of crying.
"Stop, Sapphire," I say. She scowls at me and the tribute takes that opportunity to flee.
"What do you think you're doing?" she seethes. She doesn't wait for me to answer when she stalks off towards other tributes. Sapphire's blonde hair shimmers in the light as she rejoins the fight. Why did I do that? It was a chance to cut down some competition, but I spared her. Why?
Gabrielle sprints through the grass and smirks. The girl from Eleven is running, but not fast enough. The tribute from Two grabs the other girl, head in her hands. A single twist and I hear an audible crack. I'm frozen into place as I look at the other tributes. Already, three are dead. Gabrielle just killed a girl, with her bare hands.
The boy from Twelve is picking up weapons and packs. Then, he spots what he's been waiting for. His small partner is scurrying across to the Cornucopia, but she doesn't make it in time. He's laughing darkly as he yanks out a few daggers from his belt.
I look away when Lucien enters the Cornucopia. He smiles as he sets his eyes on the trident in the back. He takes it off the wall and nods to me. "What's our plan?" I ask. Gabrielle and Conrad haven't exactly told us anything, especially since we didn't know what to expect.
"I think after this we're going to stay here for a while. The rest of the tributes are going to scatter," Lucien replies. He heaves a pack over his shoulder and retrieves a few more weapons. "I think this Bloodbath will be over quickly." He points to the tributes that take packs from the outside of the Cornucopia. They take for the woods, running on their toes. They're trying to skip the Bloodbath.
Conrad attacks the boy from Ten, who's limping away, with a sword. The boy is able to dodge one of his hits, but takes the second one on his arm. Blood pours from the gash. Rilly, his ally has a long knife in her hand as she slices at the Career. He laughs and swats her away. Parrow, his partner, has a bow and arrow. She loads an arrow, draws the string back, and fires. The arrow screams through the air and only grazes Conrad. He turns his attention on the tribute from Ten.
"RUN!" she shrieks, sprinting with her allies. Conrad starts to go after them, but Gabrielle tells him to stay.
My gaze goes back to Sapphire who chases after the tributes from Seven. She wields her weapon dangerously and I begin to wonder who the real enemy is.
Maxwell Hoover Demonico – District 3
When the mine explodes, I nearly fall off just before the gong sounds. For a moment, I thought I was going to be second to die. My breathing gets heavy and I shake violently. All the other tributes are heading for the Cornucopia. It takes a moment for me to gather the courage to step off my platform. I know that if I stay in one place, I'll die. So, I bolt for the structure.
There are screams and shouts as everyone tries to avoid the Careers. I'm almost to the Cornucopia when I see the female tribute from One take down Gem. My feet stop moving and suddenly, I can't think of where to go. I'm almost to the Cornucopia. I'm away from the main killing, but still in danger. Someone could easily sneak up and take me out.
The tribute from Six, Tarragon, sneaks into the Cornucopia, unseen and unheard. He slips out and no one knows he was there. I think of my allies. I have to find them. Where are they? Who are they? What was our plan?
My head feels fuzzy as I try to remember, but for some reason I can't. How can I forget? I never forget. I spin around, looking for someone to help me. I reach the mouth of the Cornucopia and see Pietta, almost being killed by the girl from One. She darts past me and disappears into the woods. I'm not sure if she saw me.
The boy from Eleven runs with his ally, Parrow. They're running next to Rilly and Trenton, then break off at the edge of the woods. They had another ally, Clara. I turn on my heels to look for her. Had some tribute already taken care of her?
Just as I think about it, Gabrielle is armed with a large sword, something that I could never use. She charges after Clara and slices her across the abdomen. The brown haired girl sinks to the ground like a rock, face down, surrounded by a puddle of her own blood. Gabrielle doesn't bother to check the body; just keeps moving on other tributes that are scurrying about.
I decide that I've stayed here long enough. I grab a couple of packs, hoping something is useful in them. Maybe some wire and matches. A weapon like a knife would help as well. Anything really. I stumble a little as I get closer to the dead woods. It's like a tree graveyard with dead trees.
I come across the little girl from Twelve, barely breathing. She's lying in a pool of her own blood. I resist the urge to barf immediately. Somehow though, I can't take my eyes off of her. Her hair is a tangled mess and locks have been cut off. What could have happened to her hair? Next are her arms and legs, all cut open. Some cuts are so deep, I swear I can see bone and muscle. Her chest is cut open and there's a giant hole where her heart should be. Then, her face. Indescribable feelings flood my mind.
It's red with blood. Gashes cover her face. Part of the skin is peeled back, especially at the hairline. Her nose is crooked after being broken. Her eyes are swollen, one is almost closed. The sight is so gruesome and that I have to look away. I hear one last breath come from her lips and I squeeze my eyes shut for a moment. Only a moment though.
No one else is around the body. That doesn't mean no one can sneak up on me. There are plenty of trained tributes in this Game. I saw one of the Careers break the neck of the girl from Eleven. They're all natural breed killers.
I begin to dash for the woods when something jerks me back. At first, I think it's a branch and I snagged my pack on it. But the force is much stronger. I'm knocked to the ground and the wind is knocked out of me.
I blink, slightly dazed. Standing over me are Conrad and Gabrielle from Two. Conrad heaves me up and Gabrielle smiles. I glance around. All the other tributes are gone. The two from Four are checking the supplies and the tributes from One are checking the bodies quickly before the hoovercraft takes them away.
"Not so fast, geek," Gabrielle says. "I think we have some use for you."
She and her partner smirk maliciously. Two words. I'm doomed.
Nayeli Morte – District 5
For my brother. I'm going to win for my brother. My brother will be proud of me for winning for him. For avenging his death. I watch the Cornucopia intently as the announcer's voice weaves in and out of my ears. I'm not fazed by anything, not even when a land mine goes off. I glance for a second, a brief second to see the boy from Eight fall back down to the arena. Well, pieces of him. Bloody and meaty pieces of his carcass raining down.
I bite my lip and return to what really matters. The real canon sounds and the Games begin. I sprint to the Cornucopia on my toes. I remember all the days I would spend running to stay in shape. My brother and I used to race around the district. Only occasionally I would outrun him, but he was pretty fast so I think he let me win a time or two.
Quickly, I snag two swords from the back of the Cornucopia. They're exactly like the swords from the Training Center. They're lighter than the other ones. I can easily maneuver with them. I sheath one and hook it onto my belt. I keep the other in my hand in case anyone attacks. As I strap two packs on my back, I spot the boy from Six. He glances at me, but doesn't make a single move towards me. Instead, he nods and runs for the woods.
I nearly run into the two male tributes, Dustin and Wash. No one has made a single move for them. They're big and fast. They're to kill later. They don't say anything as they take supplies and weapons. Gabrielle begins to run, but seems to decide they're not worth it.
Outside the Cornucopia, Ector has his district partner pinned down underneath him. He plays with a knife and grins maniacally. I already know that the girl is a goner. There's no possibility in saving her.
Clara of Seven falls to the ground, clutching her stomach, which is drenched in blood. When I approach her, she's unconscious and dying. There's another one down. I then, turn my attention to Kage. He's attacking the poor girl from Sage. He laughs and takes a sword, prepared to cut into her.
I narrow my eyes. I won't let Sage die at that little jackass's hand. I take a deep breath and sprint at full speed. I hit Kage with such for that we both go down. His expression is pure shock. I scowl at him and stand up quickly. He's still dazed at what happened. I let out a huff, kicking the sword from his hand.
"Well, bitch," I say darkly, "good night."
Kage gets ready to spit at me as I stab my sword into his heart. He cries out, but I keep a straight face. He glares at me as I remove my weapon. I pick up his sword and turn to the girl from Six. Kage is a goner. He won't be doing anything from now on.
Sage is terrified. She backs up as fast as she can on the ground. "I won't hurt you." I hand her one of my packs. "Get out of here now." She nods, taking the pack I gave her. She takes to the woods, probably to join her allies.
With my head on a swivel, I make sure no one else is following me as I head for the woods in a different direction. On my way out, I pick up another pack, strapping it onto my back. A knife flies by my head. I feel it graze my cheek. Instantly, a burning sensation spreads across my face. I gasp, slapping my hand on the wound to staunch the bleeding.
When I spin around, I see it's Gabrielle who threw the knife. I clutch the knife in my hand, flicking it back at her. The knife whistles, slicing through the air. She dodges it, but it slices at her leg. I smirk, slightly pleased, then escape into the woods.
As I run through the woods, I trip, falling down a small slope. Luckily, I have both swords sheathed so I don't accidently stab myself. I hit the ground hard with an oof! When I recollect myself, I start walking. I should be far enough from the Cornucopia by now.
Suddenly, I hear a voice. "Colby. I did it. She's dead. It was glorious. I held her heart in my hand. And, I even got myself a little souvenir." I hide behind a tree and look around. Ector from Twelve is stalking through the woods, talking to himself. Who the hell is Colby?
It doesn't matter. I'm too close to a dangerous tribute. I start running again in the opposite direction. My lungs begin to burn and my legs ache, but I keep going.
Finally, I stop when I'm far away from Ector. I lean against a tree and think. I killed someone today. I'm a murderer. I…I'm a hunter now. When I count the canons firing, signaling the end of the Bloodbath, there's five canons. Five have died. That's not good. The Careers will be upset. Five people have died, one of which I killed.
I just have to remind myself that I'm doing this for my brother.
Washington Hayner – District 7
The 35th Hunger Games begin. I leap off my starting platform and make my way for the Cornucopia. I try to pretend that I didn't just see a kid get blown up. But the image is stuck in my mind. This could be the end. This is the Bloodbath. Most of the tributes die. Usually the District Seven tributes die. I don't want to die.
I keep thinking of my brother. He's the only reason I'm trying my hardest to get back. I promised him.
Immediately, tributes begin to die. As I reach the Cornucopia, I wonder what happens after you die. Do you just sink into a black sea of nothing? Or is there something after it all? That's what really scares me.
Dustin joins my side as we enter the huge metal structure. He immediately takes a sword, spear, and a knife. I gather some packs for us and axes. They're stereotypical District Seven weapons, but they're all I know.
While we exit, Gabrielle breaks the neck of the girl from Eleven as her partner, Bailey, flees from the scene with nothing. Parrow runs with several other kids, but I can't tell who her allies are because they're all bunched together. I skid to a stop as Ector takes down his partner.
"Go, go, go," I tell Dustin, pushing him the other way. On the other side, the Careers are gathering supplies and weapons and killing other tributes. Gabrielle lets a girl drop from her grasp and I recognize the familiar head of hair. Clara.
"Go on and take for the woods. I'll come after you in a sec," I say. With my axes, I jog over to where Gabrielle is. I slice at her, full of rage. She killed my district partner, now she deserves to die. She easily dodges my blow.
"You want some of this?" Gabrielle says slyly. She smirks, narrowing her eyes at me. She laughs lightly, holding up her bloody sword. I glance down at the fallen girl. "Oh, I see. She was your girlfriend, huh?"
I snarl, swinging the axe where her head is. She jumps to the side, kicking at me. "You gotta do better than that," she says condescendingly. I'm already sweating as I go after her again.
"Wash!" Dustin cries out. He begins to come after me, but stops when Conrad threatens to chase him. After that distraction, I'm brought back to the fight as Gabrielle slices my arm. Blood drips down my arm and I grip it in pain.
My face hits the ground as Gabrielle knocks me down. I'm scared all of a sudden. This is it. I'm going to die. I got too emotionally attached to Clara and now I'm going to die. I've failed. I won't be coming home. Miles will be alone. I feel a tear escape as I think of the sword coming down to end my life.
A knife whizzes by my face, landing in the ground. Blood splatters from a cut on Gabrielle's leg. The girl from Five smirks and runs. I take the distraction as a chance to escape. I snatch the knife from the ground and bolt for the woods.
Dustin is running up ahead and I can see him. I pick up the pace so I can catch up. "Dustin!" I yell. He slows down and we sprint side by side. We don't know anything about this arena, so we're just hoping to be lucky and maybe we won't fall into a trap.
As we run, I hear someone else running next to us. When I glance to the side, I see Tarragon running through the dead tree forest. He doesn't pay any attention to use as we veer to the opposite direction.
We set up camp a few minutes later. We stretch and don't bother to start a fire. The canons start going off then. Five canons. Surely, the Careers will be hunting almost immediately. They'll want to kill as many as possible.
There's one thing for sure. I won't let them kill me.
Dead:
Kage Hatenn – D5
Corduroy Dowlas – D8
Gem Minx – D9
Maize Koranon – D11
Larkspur Fisole – D12
Alive:
Sorren Princeps –D1
Sapphire Princeps – D1
Conrad Avtlift – D2
Gabrielle Dictatrix – D2
Maxwell Hoover Demonico – D3
Pietta Carmelle – D3
Lucien Ritsert – D4
Morgan Colliet – D4
Nayeli Morte – D5
Tarragon Layland – D6
Sage Freedan – D6
Washington Hayner – D7
Clara Lignum – D7
Rilly Jarson – D8
Dustin Proelia – D9
Trenton Cedar – D10
Parrow Hosira – D10
Bailey Fera – D11
Ector Cabot – D12
A/N: OMG! We're in the Games! Let the 35th Hunger Games begin! So, sorry the Bloodbath dead list is so short, but it was hard to decide who would die. But hey, more individual deaths to write/read.
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