Hello everyone! Sorry for the late update but I was busy with a musical at school but now that it's over I will have more time to write. I hope you enjoy the chapter and let me know what you think. I had most of this written before but I had to come back and fill in some holes so I'm sorry if this chapter isn't as good. Let me know on how to make the story better! Also if you have any ideas about future tributes or arenas let me know. I have most things planned up until the 150th games but for the 151-174th most are still in the 'design' phase. This chapter marks the end of the first decade. Enjoy and I hope to have a new chapter out soon. Also this is the longest chapter yet! Also the first decade is finished!
Panem Events
Kyra was an interesting Victor and must of the nation enjoyed her cunning and strong Career attitude. Four was happy to have their second Victor and to be tied with District Two. The Capitol had mixed reviews about the Games as a whole. Some thought that the arena was too boring, but liked the tributes. Although, some thought the Careers could have had a better strategy throughout the Games. Past Victor, Ranger Winchester, became greatly depressed once his younger twin sister died in the Games. A lot of attention was focused on him and he started to shy away from the limelight.
For this year's Games, Head Gamemaker Julius Falco wanted to do a simpler arena once again but with more mystery and thrill. This year Julius didn't release any propaganda footage of the arena, hoping to surprise the audience instead. President Marcellus happily approved the arena plans not wanting to spend too much money on the Games but to help fuel Panem's economy instead. The Reaping wasn't rigged in any way this year and the tributes seemed to be almost subpar. There seemed to be an abundance of younger tributes this year and no one scored higher than a nine. Outside of the Career alliance, the main focus was on Delmarva of Five and Rayon of Eight. There also wasn't many outer-district alliances either. There was Bolt of Five and Coop of Six together, as were Oatley of Nine and Colton of Ten, and then a girl alliance of Sagittaria of Seven, Falda of Eight, and Mona of Nine. The Capitol was curious to see how these Games would play out.
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Tributes
District One- Male: Nars Mercier, 18 (9) Female: Lorielle Lauder, 16 (8)
District Two- Male: Granite Thenden, 16 (8) Female: Lucia Mendoza, 16 (9)
District Three- Male: Wendos Yelken, 15 (4) Female: Dottie Pewter, 14 (5)
District Four- Male: Farros Shelly, 17 (9) Female: Natalia Fay, 18 (9)
District Five- Male: Bolt Issel, 14 (5) Female: Delmarva Cantros, 17 (7)
District Six- Male: Coop Maxi, 12 (3) Female: Cami Sanchez, 17 (4)
District Seven- Male: Resin Nock, 14 (4) Female: Sagittaria Emitt, 15 (5)
District Eight- Male: Rayon Hickson, 18 (6) Female: Falda Winns, 15 (5)
District Nine- Male: Oatley Roke, 17 (5) Female: Mona Parish, 16 (6)
District Ten- Male: Colton Tyson, 16 (6) Female: Birdy Cousins, 12 (5)
District Eleven- Male: Isaiah Harlowe, 18 (5) Female: Zana Jutters, 13 (5)
District Twelve- Male: Albero Grout, 15 (5) Female: Posy Fairfield, 14 (4)
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Day One
The twenty-four tributes rise up in a semicircle around the golden Cornucopia. The arena this year is somewhat bland, it's a forest but a heavy misty fog makes it hard to see far ahead. Only the Cornucopia clearing is free from the misty haze. Small pools of water are placed around the arena and there is some small wildlife. The tributes wear a grey hooded water-proof windbreaker, dark-grey mesh pants, and tennis shoes. The only thing denoting District is a small colored patch on the right arm of the windbreaker. The tributes are dressed as dreary as the arena around them. Not knowing what exactly lies within the fog all twenty-four tributes run into the Bloodbath.
Falda makes it to the horn first, being the fastest tribute in the Games. She finds a bow and greedily snatches it. She loads an arrow and searches for her first target. She spots Dottie running over to a pack and Falda releases her arrow. The arrow lands in Dottie's neck and she gives a gurgled cry before falling to the ground.
24. Dottie Pewter, 14, D3- arrow shot into neck by Falda Winns, D8
Falda stands in amazement by her impressive shot. She doesn't realize when Farros throws his own spear and it cuts through Falda's back and protrudes from her chest. Falda falls to her knees trying to gasp for air.
23. Falda Winns, 15, D8- spear thrown into back by Farros Shelly, D4
Lorielle grabs a dagger on the outer edge of the Bloodbath and tackles Mona from behind. Mona tries to throw Lorielle off but stumbles. Lorielle plunges her dagger into Mona's chest and she falls face-forward. Lorielle rolls off of Mona and searches for another tribute.
22. Mona Parish, 16, D9- stabbed in the chest by Lorielle Lauder, D1
Delmarva and Cami wrestle on the ground over a large pack. Delmarva throws Cami off of her and searches frantically for a weapon. Cami lunges at Delmarva. Delmarva rolls out of the way and spots a knife. Delmarva grabs the knife and turns back to Cami. Cami starts to run away but Delmarva throws the heavy pack and it knocks Cami to the ground. Delmarva quickly runs over to Cami and stabs her knife into Cami's throat. Delmarva grabs the pack and knife and runs away into the foggy mist.
21. Cami Sanchez, 17, D6- stabbed in the throat by Delmarva Cantros, D5
Natalia races around the Bloodbath and easily hacks her ax into a small boy's abdomen and leaves him to bleed out.
20. Resin Nock, 14, D7- ax hacked into the abdomen by Natalia Fay, D4
Nars and Oatley wrestle each other on the ground and each has a knife. Nars manages to pin the larger Oatley under his forearm and stabs his knife into Oatley's chest. Oatley coughs up blood and it splatters across Nars' face. Nars sputters and tries to wipe the blood from his face.
19. Oatley Roke, 17, D9- stabbed in the chest by Nars Mercier, D1
Colton spots the distracted Nars crouched over the body of Oatley. Oatley was Colton's ally and the enraged Colton grabs a scythe and runs over to Nars and repeatedly slashes the scythe across the One boy's back.
18. Nars Mercier, 18, D1- slashed in the back by Colton Tyson, D10
Lucia hears Colton yell as he repeatedly slashes his scythe into Nar's back even after the One boy has crumpled to the ground in a bloody mess. Lucia removes a throwing knife and easily throws it into Colton's chest ending his bloody rage.
17. Colton Tyson, 16, D10- knife thrown into chest by Lucia Mendoza, D2
On the backside of the Cornucopia, Coop and Isaiah both reach for the same pack. Isaiah shoves the small boy to the ground and uses his sword to slash open Coop's chest. Coop gives a gurgled scream as Isaiah flees into the misty fog.
16. Coop Maxi, 12, D6- chest slashed by Isaiah Harlowe, D11
At the end of the Bloodbath, Farros traps Albero in the back of the Cornucopia. Albero grabs a dagger and makes an attempt to charge Farros but Farros swats the blade out of the small boy's hand. Farros easily thrusts his spear into Albero's chest.
15. Albero Grout, 15, D12- spear thrust into chest by Farros Shelly, D4
The rest of the tributes fan out away from the Cornucopia. Wendos managed to grab a pack filled with food, he doesn't go far before stopping beside a small pond. Bolt got a small dagger, a sleeping bag, and pack filled with food and a thermos of water. He was able to sneak past all the Careers to grab the large pack from the opening of the Cornucopia. Delmarva has a knife along with a pack with a tarp and some food inside it. She comes across a small pond and starts to disguise herself using the mud. Sagittaria lost both of her allies in the bloodbath but she still was able to grab an awl and a thermos of water. Rayon goes the farthest away from the Cornucopia he got a sword and a large pack filled with food, water, and rope. Birdy of Ten was able to get a pack of food and a blanket. Isaiah got a pack of food and a bundle of rope along with a long broadsword. Zana was only able to grab a small knife and a tarp before fleeing the Bloodbath. Posy got a pack of food and a knife. The Gamemakers were more generous this year with their abundance of food in the Cornucopia because the arena didn't offer much to eat other than lichens. Most of the tributes spend the chilly night huddled up in the spindly trees.
Day Two
The Careers leave the Cornucopia early in the morning but Farros stays behind to guard the supplies. A constant mist falls from the sky and the all the tributes are thankful for their waterproof windbreakers. The Careers stick together and don't venture too far into the opaque fog, not wanting to get lost.
The rest of the tributes roam around looking for better places to hide but the arena isn't offering much other than the constant fog and drizzle of rain. The tributes can't even start a fire due to everything being constantly wet. The day passes slowly as the tributes try to stay dry. Delmarva uses mud to cover her tarp and then uses it to protect herself from the rain. She uses sticks to pile around her to help camouflage herself. Birdy uses her blanket to try to keep herself dry but it soon becomes soaked and useless. She leaves it behind before searching for a place of shelter. Zana also got a tarp from the Cornucopia. She spends the day building a small shelter from sticks and uses the tarp to drape over the top of her shelter to help keep her dry. The other tributes sit miserably in the cold drizzle throughout the day.
The only interaction between tributes happens near dusk when Isaiah comes across a snoozing Wendos curled up at the base of a tree. Isaiah doesn't hesitate before stabbing his sword into Wendos' back. The small boy yells out but Isaiah slashes his sword once again. Isaiah takes the Three boy's pack before running away. Wendos can't do anything to save himself and he soon dies.
14. Wendos Yelken, 15, D3- stabbed in the back by Isaiah Harlowe, D11
The rest of the day passes slowly and the Careers return to the Cornucopia without any bloodshed.
Day Three
The misty fog remains into day three but a heavy drizzle falls throughout the day. Not wanting to go out into the cold rain the Careers stay within the Cornucopia. The outliers try to stay dry throughout the day. Delmarva stays huddled underneath her tarp. Zana also has a tarp and stays under her small stick structure to keep out the rain. Coop huddles inside his sleeping bag, the rain leaks through but he still keeps warm. Birdy has a similar situation, she uses her thick wool blanket for warmth but the wet moisture leaks through. She starts to develop a cold and spends most of the day sniffling and sneezing. Sagittaria starts to make traps to catch food. Rayon makes it to the far edge of the arena and starts to build a large structure out of limbs and mud for shelter. Isaiah finds a small dugout near a small stream that he curls up in. Towards the end of the day, he receives a sponsor gift of a tarp which he wraps himself in. Many of the tributes bear the day miserably.
Day Four
Lucia wakes up first the next day and the drizzling of rain has finally stopped although the thick fog still blankets the arena. Lucia starts to wake the other Careers. The group quickly eats breakfast and gather their supplies.
"Which direction do we want to start in. There aren't any landmarks that we can see to start off with," Farros states taking command.
"I say we head west, I like the west," Lorielle adds bubbily.
"Alright sounds good to me, does anybody want to volunteer to stay here?" Farros asks.
"I'll do it," Lucia states.
Farros nods his head. Lucia remains at the Cornucopia as Farros, Lorielle, Natalia, and Granite go in search of tributes. Around midday, Natalia spots Zana's blue tarp over her stick shelter. The Careers run over but Zana isn't around.
"They have to be close. Keep your eyes open," Farros states.
"Look! There!" Granite shouts, pointing to a figure walking closer.
Zana stops in her tracks when she realizes that the Careers have found her camp. She turns around and starts to run away. The Careers quickly gain ground as Zana vainly tries to climb a nearby tree. She climbs up about six feet before a limb snaps and she falls to the ground landing on her back. The breath is knocked out of her lungs and Farros runs up to her. His dark hair slick across his face and he's huffing as he raises his spear. "Please don't," Zana gasps as Farros plunges the spear into her chest. It's not long before her cannon booms.
13. Zana Jutters, 13, D11- stabbed in the chest by Farros Shelly, D4
"Hey she was mine! I saw her first," Granite whines.
"Should've been quicker. Now let's get moving along." Farros says with a smirk.
Granite mumbles a few words but walks along. The Careers venture around a few more hours before heading back to the Cornucopia. It takes a little while longer than expected because the group got turned around a few times.
Sagittaria is out checking her traps when she hears a sneeze. She instinctively says, "Bless you" before realizing it. She hears another sneeze. Sagittaria's stomach grumbles, she hasn't eaten in two days. Sagittaria grips her awl and makes her way to the sneezing tribute. She finds Birdy wrapped in a wet blanket with snot running down her face. Sagittaria feels sorry for the small girl, but she shakes the thought away before jumping out into the open.
Birdy scrambles backward in fear. "Please don't kill me," she sniffles.
Sagittaria keeps her awl raised but notices the large pack laying nearby, "What's in the pack?"
"Food," Birdy says quickly. Birdy drops to the ground and unzips the pack, exposing the packages of food inside. "You can have it, just please don't kill me."
Sagittaria lowers her awl, "I'm not going to kill you...do you want an ally?"
Birdy smiles "Yes! That would be great and here take some food." she says shoving the pack to Sagittaria. The pair slowly starts to accustom themselves with one another and at the end of the day they receive a sponsor gift of a tarp and some medicine for Birdy's cold.
Day Five
The Careers go out to hunt once again but Farros comes up with the idea of a two-day hunting trip and not leaving anyone behind.
"What if an outlier comes and takes all of our stuff?" Lorielle asks.
"It took us almost all day to find our way back to the Cornucopia. I doubt an outlier could find their way back here," Farros replies with a chuckle.
No one argues and the group leaves the Cornucopia unguarded in search of tributes. It's not long before they spot a lean figure running a few hundred yards ahead.
"It might be the boy from Eleven or Eight, they're probably our biggest threat," Natalia says harshly.
"It could be the girl from Five she scored a seven," Granite adds in.
"She seemed so inept in training her score must have been a fluke," Natalia scoffs.
"Either way stop arguing they're getting away," Lucia hisses.
Lucia sprints after the tribute and the others follow behind. The fog starts to dissipate as if the Gamemakers are wanting the Careers to catch the tribute. The tribute is Delmarva of Five. She noticed the large group of Careers and starts to run. She starts to slow down from exhaustion but she has a good head start. She leans against a tree to catch her breath and frantically looks around. She smiles because she doesn't see any other tributes. Delmarva starts to jog away when she feels a stinging pain in her back. Her breath catches and another searing pain shoots through her body. Delmarva screams out and crumbles to the ground.
Lucia runs up to the groaning Delmarva, "You should have kept running," Lucia says pulling the two knives out of Delmarva's back. Delmarva gasps and Lucia leaves her to bleed out. Her cannon soon booms.
12. Delmarva Cantros, 17, D5- knife thrown into the back by Lucia Mendoza, D2
Lucia meets up with the other Careers and they continue onward.
Day Six
Bolt wakes up and starts to walk through the woods in search food. He sat up traps early in the week but hasn't had much luck. He stops to look at one when he hears something nearby.
"Who's there?" He says swinging out his knife.
"It's me," Posy says cautiously walking out. The two spent some time together in training. "If you want I can show you a better way to set those traps. Mine have been doing pretty well."
"Okay sounds good to me. Allies?" Bolt asks.
"Sounds good to me," Posy says smiling.
Posy shows Bolt how to better set the trap so that it doesn't accidentally trigger itself. The two talk about their home lives and then Posy leads Bolt back to her camp which is a hole she dug out underneath a tangle of roots. It's a tight squeeze for two people and it soon becomes unbearable.
"Let's look around for a better place, while it's still light out," Bolt states.
The two young tributes leave and start to look for another place. After about thirty minutes they come across the Cornucopia.
"Do you see any Careers?" Bolt asks.
Posy shakes her head, "It's too foggy I can't tell. Let's take a closer look."
The pair run across the clearing and sneak around the edge of the Cornucopia. "It seems clear," Posy whispers.
Posy and Bolt run inside the horn and start to gather supplies. The pair grabs another pack of food along with a canteen of water and some knives. Posy packs another bag of a tarp and blanket.
"This seems like enough stuff. Let's go before the Careers get back." Bolt states.
They run from the Cornucopia and make it back to their original camp. Using the tarp, Posy and Bolt make a better shelter for themselves for the night.
On the other side of the arena, Rayon finishes building his large structure and receives a pot of stew from a sponsor. A few thousand meters away to the north, Isaiah receives a sponsor gift of an ice pick. He takes this as a sign from his mentor, Minnie, that he needs to take more action. These two were Capitol favorites at the start of the Games but haven't been living up to their expectations.
Day Seven
It has been two days since the Career hunting party left the Cornucopia. Everyone is getting tired of each other and their supplies are almost completely empty. Tensions between the tributes have escalated throughout the day as the group vainly attempts to make their way back to the Cornucopia. Granite, in particular, is getting frustrated as being the youngest of the group and the other's not wanting to listen to his opinions. Around noon the group stops to rest beside a small murky pool of water.
"I think if we continue in this direction we'll reach the Cornucopia today," Farros says dipping his canteen into the water.
"We've been walking in this direction all day. Maybe we should go another way," Granite says trying not to lose his temper.
Farros doesn't comment on Granite's statement and the other Careers don't pay attention and start their own casual conversations. Granite sits in silence as his rage boils inside him. After about half an hour, the Careers start moving again. Farros leads the way and Granite follows right behind glaring daggers into the back of Farros' head. Granite's hatred becomes too much and in a quick motion, he stabs his sword into Farros' back. Farros gasps and stumbles to the ground. Natalia rushes to Farros' aid and Granite stands in shock as Farros starts to cough up blood and withers on the ground. Before Granite can even react Lorielle slashes a knife across his chest. Granite screams out and tries to stop the flow of blood from his chest. Lorielle drops down beside Natalia and opens a med kit. Lorielle glances at Lucia but she's frozen still as she watches her own District partner start to bleed out on the ground. Lucia doesn't dare move, not wanting to meet the blade of either Lorielle or Natalia. Although Natalia and Lorielle work as quickly as possible their efforts are futile and Farros' cannon soon booms. A few seconds later Granite's fire.
11. Farros Shelly, 18, D4- stabbed in the back by Granite Thenden, D2
10. Granite Thenden, 15, D2- chest slashed by Lorielle Lauder, D1
Natalia grips her ax and faces Lucia, "Were you a part of this!"
Lucia's eyes widen, "N...No, I...I had no idea Granite was going to do this."
Natalia looks Lucia up and down but then takes a relaxed breath, "I believe you. We can't dwell on this if we're going to get back to the Cornucopia we need to keep moving." Without another the word, the three girls gather their things and keep walking. They don't reach the Cornucopia and set up camp near a pool of water.
The other tributes spend most of the day out of sight, except for Isaiah. Taking the hint from his mentor he spends the day searching for tributes but has not luck.
Day Eight
The Career girls get up early and search for the Cornucopia. It's midday before the group finally finds the horn once again. The girls celebrate their homecoming and are happy to see that no one looted the whole Cornucopia of supplies. They spend the day resting inside and eating fruit slices.
Like the day before the tributes stay hidden for most of the day. Isaiah continues to hunt for tributes and Rayon traveled around in search of tributes as well.
Day Nine
The drizzling rain starts once again. Isaiah finds Zana's old tarp and uses it for shelter. Even the Career girls don't venture out in search of tributes.
Day Ten
The rain continues and everyone tries to stay warm and dry.
Day Eleven
The rain stops and most of the tributes travel around after spending two days doing nothing. The Careers go off to hunt and Natalia stays behind to guard supplies. Isaiah gets up early and starts to hunt for tributes. Rayon goes to look for tributes after midday. The two alliance pairs go to check their traps without much luck. Bolt and Posy set most of their traps near the stream, all of the rain caused the water to rise and washed most of their traps away. "Don't worry we can set up more today and check them tomorrow," Posy says optimistically.
Birdy and Sagittaria have better luck with their traps. The pair splits up to cover more ground. Birdy is checking a trap when she hears crunching behind her, "Did you get anything?" Birdy asks.
Sagittaria doesn't answer and Birdy turns around to see Isaiah standing behind her. Birdy screams and Isaiah lunges out with his sword and plunges it into Birdy's small throat. Birdy gurgles on her own blood and falls to the ground.
9. Birdy Cousins, 12, D10- stabbed in the neck by Isaiah Harlowe, D11
Sagittaria hears Birdy's cry and runs towards her, she sees the tall and dark Isaiah standing over Birdy's small body. Not wanting to meet the same fate as Birdy, Sagittaria turns and runs away.
This leaves the Final Eight; Lorielle Lauder of One, Lucia Mendoza of Two, Natalia Fay of Four, Bolt Issel of Five, Sagittaria Emitt of Seven, Rayon Hickson of Eight, Isaiah Harlowe of Eleven, and Posy Fairfield of Twelve.
Day Twelve
Bolt and Posy wake up and eat breakfast at camp before going to check traps. They still have plenty of food from the Cornucopia to last them a few days, but checking traps gives them something to do. The pair works together checking each trap and resetting them. Bolt turns to grab something from his back but is met by the sword of Lucia. Lucia stabs the sword through Bolt's chest and he gasps for breath. Before Posy can react Natalia stabs a knife into Posy's back and the small girl falls to the ground. Lucia snatches the pair's packs and the two Career girls go along their way. As Bolt and Posy lay on the ground gasping for breath they reach for each others hands. They hold each other's hands tightly as their cannons boom.
8. Bolt Issel, 14, D5- stabbed in the chest by Lucia Mendoza, D2
7. Posy Fairfield, 14, D12- stabbed in the back by Natalia Fay, D4
Day Thirteen
The tributes travel around the arena but no action occurs. Rayon was walking but tripped over a root and accidentally cut a gash into his left arm. He got sponsored bandages and medicine to help heal his wound.
Day Fourteen
It starts raining again but most of the tributes still move around, wanting to end the Games. Lorielle happily volunteers to stay at the Cornucopia while Lucia and Natalia go hunting. Sagittaria finds a small dugout that she hides in and covers herself with a tarp to stay dry. Isaiah wraps his tarp around himself but still goes out to look for tributes. Rayon tries to stay dry to prevent infection in his arm and to help it heal.
No interaction occurs and later in the night, Natalia takes first watch at the Cornucopia. In the middle of the night, the rain stops and Natalia decides to ditch Lucia and Lorielle and go off on her own. Natalia packs a bag of food, a tarp, and some water before quietly leaving the sleeping girls behind.
Day Fifteen
Lorielle wakes up confused because Natalia was supposed to wake her up halfway through the night to trade shifts. Lorielle crawls out of her sleeping bag and notices that Natalia is gone along with her pack and ax. Rage pulses through Lorielle's body but she quickly composes herself. Lucia is still asleep in her own sleeping bag, her low snoring echoing off the Cornucopia walls. Lorielle quietly paces around the Cornucopia debating on what to do. She realizes that Natalia made a wise choice by sneaking away, she did it without any conflict. She also knew that she wouldn't have been able to take both Lorielle and Lucia. Lorielle returns back inside the Cornucopia and looks down at the sleeping Lucia. Lorielle grabs a knife from a rack and walks over and squats down beside Lucia. It's one of the most cowardly ways to kill but Lorielle whispers, "I'm sorry," as she stabs the knife deep into Lucia's throat. Lucia's eyes open wide and she instinctively rips the knife from her neck. Blood spurts everywhere and Lorielle screams and Lucia chokes on her own blood. Lorielle snatches her pack and a vest of throwing knives and flees from the Cornucopia as Lucia's cannon booms. Lorielle sprints into the misty woods without looking back.
6. Lucia Mendoza, 16, D2- stabbed in the neck by Lorielle Lauder, D1
Day Sixteen
Everyone is starting to get anxious and are moving about. Rayon's cut is nearly fully healed and he happily goes out in search of his first kill. Lorielle still feels guilty about killing Lucia but she knows that she can't change the past and she hunts to keep her mind busy. No deaths occur today.
Day Seventeen
The tributes spend the day moving around. Sagittaria stops to refill her canteen by a pool of water. Natalia spots Sagittaria as she bends down by the water. Natalia races over and swings her ax out. Sagittaria jumps back and barely misses the ax blade. Sagittaria steps back but stumbles over her pack and she falls to the ground. Natalia quickly swings her ax down and it smashes into Sagittaria's chest. Blood gushes out and her cannon booms.
5. Sagittaria Emitt, 15, D7- ax hacked into chest by Natalia Fay, D4
Day Eighteen
Four tributes remain and they all walk around the arena in hopes of finding each other but no one crosses paths and no deaths occur.
Day Nineteen
Wanting to bring the final four tributes closer together the Gamemakers release a toxic black fog into the arena. Rayon and Isaiah are in the western part of the arena while Natalia and Lorielle are in the eastern part. The Gamemakers decide to lead the pairs closer together to allow for two intense fights for the day.
Rayon is the first to spot the ominous black mist a large contrast to the foggy whiteness around him. Rayon hastily grabs his supplies and starts to sprint in the opposite direction. The foggy white mist still blankets the arena as well making it hard for Rayon to see in front of him. He stumbles and trips over a log. The acidic black mist burns across his back and shoulders. Rayon howls in pain but makes it back to his feet and continues running.
Isaiah hears Rayon's shouting and runs towards the sound brandishing his new sword. The fog begins to thin and dissipates as the two tributes draw nearer. The pair runs into a clearing of the fog. The black mist starts to dilute with the white fog creating a wall around Rayon and Isaiah. With nowhere to go the two charge at each other, swords raised. Metal clangs against metal as the two large boys clash.
The two boys duel fiercely. Rayon swings his sword out in front of him but Isaiah parries the attack. He knocks Rayon in the side with the flat of his sword. Rayon stumbles and growls with slight pain from the acid burns on his back. Rayon slices out with his sword once again but Isaiah easily dodges the attack and makes a move. Isaiah arcs his sword in front of him and it cuts across Rayon's torso. Rayon gasps and drops to his knees and Isaiah quickly finishes Rayon by stabbing his sword through Rayon's abdomen. Rayon falls to the ground spluttering blood. Rayon's cannon soon goes off and Isaiah takes Rayon's supplies. The black mist has disappeared allowing Isaiah to flee through the fog.
4. Rayon Hickson, 18, D8- stabbed in the abdomen by Isaiah Harlowe, D11
As Rayon and Isaiah were fighting the Gamemakers were leading Natalia and Lorielle closer together with the black mist as well. The black mist burns the skin of both girls as they race closer together. Natalia spots Lorielle first. Lorielle runs a few yards ahead of Natalia a throwing knife in hand. Knowing that Loriella has the advantage at long distance Natalia devises a plan. Natalia picks up a large stone from the ground and chucks it as hard as she can. The rock lands a couple meters to the right of Lorielle and makes a loud rustling sound. Lorielle freezes and she raises her knife in the direction of the sound. With Lorielle distracted, Natalia runs out and Lorielle turns around completely frazzled. Lorielle throws her knife but her aim is off and the blade lands in Natalia's right shoulder. Natalia cries out but continues on, ax held high. Lorielle grabs for another knife but Natalia is quicker and she hacks her ax into Lorielle's side. The momentum of the attack knocks both girls to the ground. Lorielle screams out as her intestines fall out onto the ground. In a hopeful attempt, Lorielle slashes out with her knife. Natalia sees the attack coming and rolls out of the way. Lorielle still manages to stab the knife into Natalia's hip. Natalia gasps and tries to stand but the pain is too intense. Lorielle shrieks out profanities from both the pain and frustration. Natalia's breaths are rapid but she can't help but smile as Lorielle's breathing finally stops.
3. Lorielle Lauder, 16, D1- ax hacked into side by Natalia Fay, D4
Natalia manages to drag herself away from Lorielle's body and a sponsor's gift falls from the sky. She happily opens it to find a first aid kit of bandages and healing cream. Natalia dresses her wounds as the anthem plays. The Gamemakers let the final two rest for the night before the finale the next day.
Day Twenty
The Gamemakers once again release the black mist to draw the final two together for the finale. Both tributes are asleep when the tendrils of the black mist creep upon their bodies. Both wake up to the burning sensation of the acidic black mist. Each grabs their weapon and sprint away leaving behind their other supplies. Natalia's hip wound has mostly healed miraculously. She used most of the cream on her hip leaving her shoulder wound more severe. She makes it through the forest quickly. The black mist burns the back of her calves and neck. Isaiah has less trouble with the black mist. His long legs help him to stay ahead of the acidic fog but he still gets a few burns along his left arm.
The black mist leads the tributes to the Cornucopia. Isaiah reaches it first. He's covered in sweat and pants as he scans the area looking for Natalia. The fog of the arena starts to fade and Isaiah notices the cloud of black mist coming closer to the Cornucopia. Isaiah then spots Natalia running nearer, the black mist not far behead her. Natalia makes it to the Cornucopia, her knuckles white as she clutches her ax. Isaiah watches Natalia as she catches her breath. Natalia looks up, her blonde hair covering her face. Natalia sneers and charges at Isaiah.
Isaiah leaps out of the way as Natalia swings out her ax. Isaiah slices his sword and it cuts across Natalia's right arm. Natalia hisses and spins around. She slashes her ax at Isaiah but he catches the attack with his sword. The two are in a deadlock until Isaiah kicks Natalia. His taller height makes it easy for him to kick Natalia's hip in the same place as her wound. Natalia staggers back with a gasp. Isaiah swings out his sword but Natalia manages to jump out of the way. Isaiah brings an onslaught of offensive attacks. He slashes out his sword and Natalia tries to block them until Isaiah overpowers her and he slashes his sword across Natalia's chest. Blood sputter out of Natalia's mouth and she starts to choke as tears swell in her eyes. Natalia tries to cry out but she only makes gurgled noises as she chokes on her own blood. Her cannon soon booms.
2. Natalia Fay, 18, D4- chest slashed by Isaiah Harlowe, D11
"Congratulation, Isaiah Harlowe of District Eleven. You are the Victor of the 86th Hunger Games!"
Isaiah turns away from Natalia's body and drops his sword. He fixes his eyes to the sky as he patiently awaits the hovercraft.
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Facts about the Victor
Isaiah makes District Eleven the first non-Career District to bring home two Victors, and even beats District One.
Appearance: Isaiah is 6'2 and slim. He has short brown hair, dark skin, and brown eyes.
Family: Isaiah has two younger brothers and an older sister. Isaiah marries at the age of 28 and has two sons. None of his descendants participate in a Hunger Games.
Death: Isaiah dies at the age of 95, four months after the 163rd Games due to a stroke.
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Hunger Games Kills
Lorielle Lauder, D1 (3)- (Mona Parish D9, Granite Thenden D2, Lucia Mendoza D2)
Nar Mercier, D1 (1)- (Oatley Roke D9)
Lucia Mendoza, D2 (3)- (Colton Tyson D10, Delmarva Cantros D5, Bolt Issel D5)
Granite Thenden, D2 (1)- (Farros Shelly D4)
Natalia Fay, D4 (3)- (Resin Nock D7, Posy Fairfield D12, Sagittaria Emitt D7, Lorielle Lauder D1)
Farros Shelly, D4 (3)- (Falda Winns D8, Albero Grout D12, Zana Jutters D11)
Delmarva Cantros, D5 (1)- (Cami Sanchez D6)
Falda Winns, D8 (1)- (Dottie Pewter D3)
Colton Tyson, D10 (1)- (Nar Mercier D1)
Isaiah Harlowe, D11 (5)- (Coop Maxi D6, Wendos Yelken D3, Birdy Cousins D10, Rayon Hickson D8, Natalia Fay D4)
Victors
76th Hunger Games: Minnie Griffith, 17, TS (6) Kills (4), District Eleven (1 Female)
77th Hunger Games: Luna Sparks, 18, TS (7) Kills (5), District Five (1 Female)
78th Hunger Games: Marley Higgins, 16, TS (6) Kills (3), District Eight (1 Male)
79th Hunger Games: Maverick Sayles, 18, TS (9) Kills (3), District Four (1 Male)
80th Hunger Games: Lorien Hastings, 17, TS (9) Kills (5), District Two (1 Female)
81st Hunger Games: Fiona Dempsey, 18, TS (4) Kills (2), District Seven (1 Female)
82nd Hunger Games: Stella Knight, 18, TS (8) Kills (4), District One (1 Female)
83rd Hunger Games: Ranger Winchester, 16, TS (6) Kills (4), District Ten (1 Male)
84th Hunger Games: Slade DePriest, 18, TS (10) Kills (6), District Two (1 Female - 1 Male)
85th Hunger Games: Kyra O'Brien, 17, TS (9) Kills (4), District Four (1 Female - 1 Male)
86th Hunger Games: Isaiah Harlowe, 18, TS (6) Kills (5), District Eleven (1 Female - 1 Male)