Hi,

Firstly i want to acknoledge a mistake i made with the district 10 girl. I got no reviews informing me of the mistake, but re-read it myself, and somehow it slipped through. I killed her, and brought her back somehow. I guess my death counting got lost somehow.

Anyways, new chappie. Coming up for the big finale. Not long now. :-) Hope you enjoy, and don't forget to review your thoughts and let me know what you think and how you feel!... PLEASE.

ENJOY.

Chapter Sixteen: Hunt Or be Hunted

Six. There's only six of us left. There are no more deaths for two more days. I keep hunting, but finding no one. Where did my fellow allies go? I personally want to find Delia. She tried to kill me. And this sounds bad, but district two get to much praise. I think it is about time One stole that glory.

I wrap up warm. I really do not care about keeping my sponsorship anymore. They have helped me get this far, but now it is up to me, and there will be no more acting sexy to gain help for the capitol.

My eyes peel the area, and I notice the net. District three is nearby, I can feel it in my bones.

"Cashmere", called a familier voice from behind me.

I swung round and face Marble. My eyes bulge and I instantly grab my knife ready for aim.

I was confused to see he hadn't raised his weapon.

"wait. I come in peace".

I squint at him, and nod. "Need something".

He smiled slightly. "I was just wandering if we could ally still. Jaret was onto something when he said we should hunt down the 7 boy".

I nod slightly, not sure how much I can trust my district counter-part.

I lower my weapon slightly and he smiled. "Have you ran into anyone yet?".

He rolled his eyes. "District 9 girl. She is very good at camoflage. Was hiding when she jumped out at me. Luckily for me, she is terrible at combat, so I was able to fight back a little, but half way through fighting her, she disappeared. She seems to be able to blend well. I didn't feel comfortable fighting someone I could see, so I chickened out and fled".

I raise my eyebrow and let out a witty laugh. "I have to admit, I never thought I would hear you say that".

He smirked. "Come off it Cash, this is real. The real games. I am not stupid. You have to be smart if you want to win. Someone else can have that fight, kill her for me".

I roll my eyes again, but shrug. He is probably right.

"What happened to Jaret. He died like, what an hour after the alliance split.

I was hoping this wouldn't come up. A tear rolls down my eyes, I didn't even have to force it. But still I lie. Telling him to the truth will do me no favours.

"Avalanche. Well if you could call it that. A giant boulder just fell on us. He pushed me out of the way. Sacrificed himself".

His mouth dropped open, but still he didn't question it, but merely nodded, giving me the impression it was actually believable.

He walked round me, and I eyed the net that was on the floor. My eyes sparkle as he walks over it and is instantly lifted up in the air, just as Marty had in the cave.

I let out a silly laugh, actually amused by the turn of events.

"Fuck it", swore Marble. He had dropped his spear in the impact of being lifted, and boys are stupid enough that he don't carry light weapons with them.

"Cut me down Cash", grunted Marble annoyed.

Again I let out a silly laugh, and flipped my hair slightly. "Its ironic don't you think?", I asked grinning.

"What?", he responded frowning slightly.

"You walked away from District 9, because you couldn't put up the fight. You said you're not stupid. Let someone else kill her. Well I am not stupid either Marble. I am not going to save you. I am going to win these games. But I am not going to kill you either. To quote you. Let someone else have that fight".

I walk away with a smile on my lips. It only took an hour til I heard the cannon go off. I prayed that it was Marble. My district would never have forgave me if I personally killed him before the final two.

I found myself a cave that evening, and settled. The final 5. I expect the capitol will be getting ready for the big finale. I can't imagine how that will go, but I imagine at least 2 deaths will happen in the next 24 hours. They will probably try and lure us together like they have done in previous years.

The evening seal finally come, and thankfully enough Marble's photograph stared down at me. I feel a pang on guilt in my stomach, but it was nothing like the pain I felt after seeing Jaret's face stare down at me. I am sure the game makers left it up in the sky a lot longer then the rest.

I slept well that night surprisingly enough, it wasn't until an announcement rang across the arena that I jolted awake.

"Good morning tributes. Congratulations to the final five. In 3 hours time, noon at the cornucopia there will be a feast with plenty of food. We are being very generous. Make sure to only take your entitlement, theft will not be tolerated. Let the odds be ever in your favour".

Suddenly a parachute glided towards me. On it was an omelette with much filling inside. 'You have plenty. No need to go. Stay safe'.

A smile formed on my lips. "Thank you Lumos", I said mainly for the camera. "But I am going. Its hunt or be hunted".

I didn't receive another parachute telling me off for what I just said, so I guessed she accepted that as a reasonable answer.

I ate my omellete quickly, being the first meal I have had since Jaret died. I felt a tad annoyed at my mentor. If I really had plenty like she had stated, why had she been holding out on me?

I wondered for a moment about Marble's mentor Granite, and what he made of my decision to leave him netted. Will he despise me for it if I get out of here?

I make my way to the cornucopia and find myself a huge boulder over looking it. I duck behind it and wait for the time to kick down. There are five boxes laid out on the floor. Each with a district number on it.

The first person I see is a very worn down Delia. She sprints out of no where and grabs one of the boxes with number 2 printed clearly on it, but out of no where comes the boy from District 7. With a swing off a axe he slices off Delia's head. Vomit comes up in my mouth, but I swallow, making sure to be as quiet as possible. I couldn't believe what I just saw. The boy from 7, damn it I can never remember names, smirks and laugh as he kicks Delia's decapitated head.

I shake my head, I have no idea how I am supposed to fight him. I look away for a second when I hear a scream of the guys voice, I look back quickly to see a girl pushing a dagger into the back off his head. My eyes bulge as I recognise it to be the district 9 girl, but I could barely see her with her being painted from head to toe. She stabs repeatedly. BOOM! BOOM!

Two canons signify the deaths that just occurred. The girl grabs her box and leaves in the opposite direction.

I know I will have to follow her. I hated Marble for leaving this girl alive. I know she will be my fight.

She enters into a cave, but I don't follow. Instead, I head into a cave directly opposite, but I don't go far, just enough to be out of sight, so I am ready. For either district 9, or the 13 year old from 3, who miraculously made it this far.