The 500th Annual Hunger Games

This is the 500th Hunger Games and the 20th Quarter Quell.

This is also Shadow in the Mirror’s first time hosting the Hunger Games.

In order to make these Games a bit different from the others, it will be written, as the viewer of the TV-program would experience it. 

Introduction
"People of Panem! You know him! You love him! It’s your master of ceremonies Caesar Flickerman III!” introduced a voiceover while Caesar, grand-grandchild of Caesar Flickerman I’s grandchild turned around in his chair to welcome the audience to the annual talk show with the head Gamemaker of this year’s Hunger Games.

''“For 500 years the Hunger Game has been annual under the command of the Capitol’s finest Gamemakers. In a few weeks, yes we have to wait a few week more, this man will join them and even write history!” Caesar said and his hand flew out to welcome the guest, “Ladies and gentlemen of Panem. I give you the Head Gamemaker of the 500th Hunger Games, Amos Redway-Welby!”''

The audience went crazy when the young and good-looking man came on stage – especially the female part of the audience.

“So tell me, Amos,” Caesar spoke with an excited voice and the audience went quite to hear him out, ''“This must be an incredible honour! Not only is this year the 20th Quarter Quell. It’s also the celebration of half a millennium in the Hunger Game’s history!” ''

''“It is Caesar! It really is!” acknowledged Amos, “And my fellow gamemakers, game technicians and I promise you all that the Arena this year will be more then amazing! And then there’s the Quarter Quell surprise to look forward to too.”''

“What kind of Arena would that be?” asked Caesar just as excited as the audience.

''“You know I can’t reveal that, Caesar! It has to be a surprise for both tributes and the lovely audience!”'' explained Amos with a charming smile.

A bunch of women in the audience screamed because they all thought he was thinking about them.

''“You are right to mention the surprise, Amos! Because this is in deed a Quarter Quell and that means our dear president will revealing what will be so special about this year’s Games”'', presented Caesar before the scene was cut to president Green standing in front of the citizens of the Capitol (those who weren’t lucky or rich enough to be at Caesar’s show).

''“Ladies and Gentlemen, people of the Capitol, people of Panem. Thank you for gathering here tonight. If you would be so kind as to lend me your ears for a few moments,” president Green said as the audience waited in silence, “It is an honour for me to celebrate the commencement of the 500th Hunger Games with you, my distinguished guests.”''

“The Gamemakers have laboured to provide an arena for what will surely prove to be the most exciting Hunger Games yet!” he said and back in the studio Amos smiled – pleased to hear the president’s kind words.

“But we must remember that the Hunger Games were decreed at the end of the Dark Days for an important purpose!” it was easy to see how serious president Green took this matter of fact, “It was as a reminder and testament to the compassion we’ve shown to the rebels, and the reigning glory of the Capitol.”

“And now… for the surprise,” no one among the gathered dared to breath while a young boy brought in a white case. President Green opened the box and draw out a piece of paper. From the paper he read:

''“At the anniversary of 500 years of the annual Hunger Games, the Capitol will show as the protector and kind hearted guardian of a united Panem. Therefor there will only be tributes from the age 15 to 18 in the 500th Hunger Games.”''

“Have a good night, ladies and gentlemen,” president Green finished before he left the podium.

''“Wauw! What a lovely surprise!” Caesar yelled when the scene shifted back to him in the studio, “Don’t you think so, Amos?”''

''“Indeed I do, Caesar! I think this is the kindest surprise the Capitol could give the districts. No Colins this year.”''

''“Yes, poor Colin, last year’s tribute from 11. His mentor had forgotten to tell him about the explosives– Only 12 years old and already out of the games before the have even begun…”'' Caesar silent as he remember the little boy getting killed. The audience let out an “aww” for their poor master of ceremonies.

''“Luckily we won’t see any 12 year old, Capitol darlings getting blown up this year. All thanks to our lovely Capitol. We have to thank you too, Amos, for coming tonight I mean. Because this was all I had for now. I’ll see you again at the Reapings!”'' Caesar said to the camera, shook hands with Amos and the audience clapped while the voiceover once again introduced the two men on stage as they left.

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Reapings
The anthem of the Hunger Games played as the logo of the Capitol showed. After the intro had finished the master of ceremonies and his co-commentator appeared sitting in their studio in the Capitol.

''“Good mornin'g. Good morning, Panem! Caesar Flickerman III here with my good friend and co-commentator for the past five– six? Is it six years already?”'' Caesar turned towards the other man with a charming smile.

''“It is, my friend. It feels like yesterday we were sitting here for the first time. But good old Simon Breakspear-Crow is here once again. Fit as fiddle for the reapings!”' ''announced Simon with a charming smile at the camera.

''“Indeed we are. And what a day it’s going to be! Reaping from all of Panem’s districts. Let’s take a look at the program,”' ''as Caesar finished his words a square appeared next to him. It showed the times of the reapings.

“As always we start with the districts from 0 to 15 and then we’ll end up back in our lovely Capitol to see how our own tributes turns out to be,” Simon explained very casually, “And tonight our Head Gamemaster– I mean maker.”

“He could be a master but he’s not!” Caesar laughed and Simon joined him.

"As I was saying,” Simon tried once more, “Tonight our Head Gamemaker Amos Redway-Welby will be a guest at your talk show, Caesar!”''

''“He will and we’ll talk about the Reaping. But now we really have to head for District 0 where they are about to begin,“ Caesar said,'' “Now for my favourite words: May the odds be ever in your favour. And now, lets get this year’s reapings started!”

District 0
Even thought it was in the middle of summer, a cold chill hung over District 0 – and the reaping wasn’t the only reason. It was easily seen since the children where all wearing long-sleeved blouses and no sign of shorts anywhere.

Footages of the children getting registered and afterwards taking place in the typical square formation where shown.

''“Welcome to district 0, our northernmost district. They supply us all with knowledge about the universe and they are behind all the horoscopes you can read in the magazines! And just guess what my daily horoscope said! It said…” ''Simon presented the district but was clearly more fascinated by his daily horoscope than anything else the district could provide. He first stopped talking when the escort of district 0 went to the microphone for the second time – after the video describing the purpose of the games had been played – to say:

“It’s time to select one young man and woman to represent district 0 in the 500th Annual Hunger Games!” no reaction from the audience in the district, but Caesar and Simon went nuts about her dress!

“As always,” the escort said tiresome, “Ladies first!”

She went to the bowl on her left and picked a card randomly card. Not even looking twice. She seemed to want this over fast. Back at the microphone she opened the card and carefully read the name.

''“It’s so hard to be an escort! They have to get the names’ pronouncement right and they only have one try. I’m so glad it’s not me,”' Simon explained to avoid an awkward silence.''

''“I agree. You’re awful with names!” Caesar laughed, Simon acted offended before they returned to the 're'aping.''

“Rosalina Cosmic,”' the escort finally said and a young girl with blond hair and blue eyes nervously made her way to the podium in silence. No one cheered. No one was happy for her besides the escort and the two commentators.

“And now for the boys!” the escort said heading for the bowl to her right. No fiddling here either. Back at the microphone she opened the card and luckily she didn’t have to spend ages reading this name before saying it:

“Solar Energy!” she said. No cheering for him either, as the red-eyed boy made it to the podium. All the audience had to give their tributes was sadness. They couldn’t even give them one last salute since this had been forbidden for more than 400 years. The only sound was from the crying mothers at the back. Nothing charming about that and the picture quickly changed.

District 1
''“Morning! Morning! District 1!” Caesar called out when pictures of the Capitol’s favourite district were shown, “Our dear neighbours and favourite jewellers! If I’m right, this is your favourite district, right Simon?”

“Yes, indeed!” Simon agreed, “I think this year’s winner will be from this very district!”''

“You say that every year!” Caesar laughed but was drowned in the applause from the district 1 audience as the district 1 escort went on stage.

''“Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!”'' she said before introducing the video. As the video played, the cameras showed smiling children and proud parents. They were all hoping to be or at least know this year’s tributes.

“First for the ladies,” the escort said smiling and she teased the laughing audience by taking her time picking a card. Finally she went back to the microphone and read from the card: “Mallis Montru”

“I volunteer!” said a young girl not yet the aged of 18, which was the typical age of this district’s tributes.

''“A young volunteer! I love it!” Simon cried out, “She sure looks fears. A real victor that one.”

“We’ll find out soon enough,” Caesar answered with a charming smile. But he too noticed the way no one else volunteered besides her. Odd for one of the career district – she had to be not just good, but deadly good.

“And what’s your name, darling?” the escort asked when the blond girl made it for the podium.

“Dierdre Vassa,”' she said with confidence looking straight into the camera.

''“A lovely name for a lovely girl! But we have to hurry and pick a gentleman for you!”' t''he escort blew a kiss to the camera and went for the boys’ bowl.

“Javion Heed,” she said into the microphone and as the young man ran to the podium a group of girls cheered for him.

“Already popular with the girls!” Caesar smiled, “I have to ask him more about that in his interview.”''

''“You must indeed! Maybe a little ''sweetheart is about to wish him luck in a moment,” Simon added referring to the goodbyes the tributes had to make before leaving for the Capitol.

“Young love!” Caesar sighed. The escort named the tributes’ names once more and when the scene cut the applause went on for quite some time.

District 2
''“From one cheering district to another. Can you hear them, Simon?”'' Caesar asked.

''“I certainly do! It’s district 2!” ''Simon said and both of the men laughed even thought it was an old joke.

''“Okay, fun aside. We’re about to find out who the ambitious miners will be!”'' Caesar said when the escort mad her way to the microphone and the cheering audience silent. District 2 had always been known for loving the games more than any other district.

“I’ve brought your favourite video!” the escort said and while the video was shown for the third time that day, Simon and Caesar made a couple of jokes about miners.

“First we have the girls,” the escort said. She had already picked a card from the girls’ bowl doing the video.

“Mi–”

“I vo–,” a girl at the front row started but another girl hit her with her elbow. While the first girl moaned the other girl volunteered instead. This kind of behaviour wasn’t odd for this district and the escort waited for more girls to volunteer but no did. The volunteered made it to the podium and the escort asked for her name.

“Saie Brockceen,” she said.

“Quite a beauty, but scary,” Simon commented. And it was true, “With her looks she could fit perfectly in the Capitol, but poor Trixy, she’ll have to work really hard on her manners!”

Caesar nodded. She was quite something.

“And now for the boys,” the escort Trixy said, heading for the bowl on her right.

“Michael Smir!” she read from the card and imminently a boy volunteered. Quite a lot volunteered actually. While the male tribute to represent district 2 this year was decided, Simon and Caesar betted who would be chosen.

''“Yes! I knew it!” Caesar smiled when the 16-year-old Radiant Tayz was chosen, “Now you own me a hairstyling!”''

Simon sighed. He always lost when the two of them betted.

District 3
There wasn’t much cheering in district 3 but the intelligent people couldn’t keep silent for long. Most of the population were scientists who spend the most of their time in a lab. So when they finally met up once a year they had to share all of their data, research and opinions with each other. A pair of peacekeepers even had to separate two young scientists who almost got in to a fight.

“What’s happening, Simon?” Caesar asked all confused, “What were they arguing about?”

“I think it was about the 27th decimal in the number pi,” Simon explained. It was a situation he had never experienced before.

''“I see. What was it then?”'' Caesar didn’t sound rather interested in the mathematic question but since the escort couldn’t get the district to quiet down yet, he had to talk about something. The show must go on!

“Why should I know?” Simon asked in an almost offended tone, “Oh, finally!”

The escort had given up on her presentation. The video had been played but no one had paid any attention to it. First when the escort approached the girls’ bowl the square became quite, quite as in a grave.

“Nicole Cooper!” the escort said and for the first time she didn’t have to scream to be heard just a little bit. A young girl slowly made her way to the podium. No one volunteered to take her place. District 3 had never had a volunteer for 500 years and they properly wouldn't get one for the next 500 years either. No one felt like discussing theories anymore – not even the two young scientists.



“The boys,” the escort announced and picked a card from the other bowl: “Yuri Harris!”

''“Well... He’s nothing special,” Simon said while the ordinary boy made his way to the podium, “But I’m sure his prep-team can do something about that.”''

''“Yes indeed. District 3 has one of the most famous stylists working for them this year. I can’t wait to see what she’ll create for the parade!”'' Caesar said. Then he turned fully towards the camera and said:

''“That was the reapings of the first four districts. We’ll be back with more reapings after the break. See you in a moment!”''

District 4
''“Welcome back to the reapings of the 500th Annual Hunger Games. So far we’ve found the first 8 tributes for the games. Now we’ve reached district 4 and what can you tell me about that district, Simon?” ''Caesar asked after the break.

''“District 4. The all-of-the-sea-district. Their speciality is fishing … and swimming,” Simon told, “But let’s get back to the reapings! Because after all that’s what we here for!”''

''“You’re right, my friend! District 4!” '' Pictures of the sunny beaches of district were shown. Mixed feelings were seen among the children, some were exited and some more careful. But all in all, the district seemed like an idyllic paradise with its palms and white sand.

''“Welcome, dears! Welcome!” ''the escort of the district might have been the only un-idyllic creature… but she tried her best. Once again the video started.

''“So, Simon, district 4. The district of fishing has produced quite a lot of victors. Are you still voting for district 1?” ''Caesar asked while the video played.

“District 4 has some very good tributes,” Simon answered.

“But?” Caesar teased him.

“But I’m still going with district 1,” Simon said.

“You’re so boring!” Caesar let out, “Let’s see whom the tributes that’s going to battle Simon’s district 1 will be!”

“This district’s first tribute is Samantha Fisher,” the escort called out and a young woman with sun-bleached hair ran to the podium.

”Such a happy child!” Caesar commented, ”I’m looking forward to interviewing her already.“

''“Easy, Caesar. You have to wait a couple of days more to have that pleasure,” Simon laughed, “Oh''! She’s announcing the boy!”''

”I volunteer!” a voice full of authority and discipline said out loud. The escort waved at the young man to come to the podium. He went slowly – nothing like the young woman. The escort whispered something to the volunteer and he answered.

''“Here they are! This year’s tributes of district 4; Samantha Fisher and Severus Seaclan. May the odds be ever in their favour!,”'' she called out before the applause began.

District 5
''“Turn on the light! We’re in district 5!”'' Caesar laughed as pictures of the square in the poor district were shown. In the background you could see the many electricity generators that provided the Capitol with power and electricity.

“That was a good one, Caesar!” Simon managed to say. Apparently he was dying of laugher about it. Caesar, who had stopped laughing long ago made a strange movement.

“Ouch!” Simon yelled, ''“What was that? I think something’s under the table.”''

While Simon got down on the floor and out of the picture to investigate, Caesar smiled secretly at the camera and continued the show:

“Let’s see if those tributes of district 5 are just as energetic as the Miss Fisher from 4!”

The escort of district 5 walked to the microphone.

“Once again, we’re here to chose one brave girl and boy,” she said with a sugar-like voice, “Ladies first.”

“I think Simon here made us miss the video, but since we’ve already seen it five times I think we’ll survive,” Caesar explained in case the missing video had confused some of the viewers. The escort had returned to the microphone with a card. She opened it and read:

“Bluebella Kidd”

A young girl stepped forward, clearly choked.

“I think she has a bit of stage fright,” Simon had retuned to his chair after his exploration on the floor. The young girl made her way to the podium but kept on looking back at the place she came from. Like she was looking for someone. Disappointment was clearly seen in her eyes and the children she passed couldn’t make them self look at her. When she stood at the podium, the escort moved to the boys’ bowl with the words:

“And now for the boys.”

Back at the microphone she said the name of the boy, but then something unusual happened.

“I volunteer,” the words made both commentators look at each other not believing their own ears. A volunteer? From district 5? But the young boy made his way to the podium and the escort, who was just as choked as everyone else asked for his name.

“James Dant,” he answered.

''“Did you see that coming? Did you expect–,”'' Simon was puff.

“No, not at all,” Caesar responded, “This year’s games are full of surprises and the haven’t even started yet!”

District 6
“Despite being the district of transportation I don’t see much… transportationing,” Simon said when the first pictures of District 6 were shown.

“Transportationing?” Caesar asked with wonder. That wasn’t even a proper word.

“Year, you know cars, trains, plains, ships,” Simon explained it like it was obvious what he meant.

''“Ships? They don’t even have any lakes. So why would they have ships?”''

''“I don’t know. We have ships, District 4 has ships, so why not?”''

“I think you need a cappuccino, my friend,” the now concerned Caesar said to his friend and co-commentator.

''“I think you’re right. It must be the early hour,” ''Simon excused him self.

“We’ll get you one after the next reaping,” Caesar kindly said while petting his friend comforting, “With or without cars, we need to find out whom the tributes of District 6 will be!”

The escort was already on his way back to the microphone with the card listing the female tribute’s name.

“The female tribute will be,” he opened the car and read out loud: “Velvet Herring!”

A young, adorable girl had to let go of her friend’s hand in order to walk to the podium. The friend started to cry and found comfort at another friend. The reaped girl bravely stood her ground and entered the podium without any tears.

“And the male tribute will be Blade Spectrus,” the escort hurried to say. The morphine addicted victors standing behind him clearly made him rather nervous and unwell. A young, ordinary-looking boy entered the podium and the escort sigh of relief. Now he could finally get away from there.

“Well that was quick,” Caesar had to say rather surprised, ''“But sometimes it’s for the best. Let’s get you back to your normal, clever self, Simon. And I’ll see you after the break!”''

The last sentence he said looking directly at the camera with a big, white smile.

District 7
“Simon is back!” Simon announced with a charming smile. That cappuccino of the Capitol really did work miracles, “And we are heading for district 7!”

Pictures of the forests of district 7 were shown mixed with pictures of the children lining up in the square.

''“No questions about the forest, Simon. Most of the district’s population are lumberjacks. Threes are what they do,” ''Caesar friendly teased. Simon just sipped at his coffee.

“Welcome, dear district 7!” the escort broke the two commentators off and presented the video once again. In between the video clips of the children was shown. None of them looked particularly happy.

“Ladies first, as always!” the escort said with her peaceful voice and made her way for the girls’ bowl on her right. She picked one of the cards at the bottom of the bowl. Back at the microphone she read the name out loud:

“Janine Konin”

A mumble went through the crowed like the name came as a real surprise to them.

''“Look at them! Have they seen a ghost or something?”'' Simon tried to joke.

''“Maybe they have. I’ve heard some rumours about two children going missing after a great fire in the v''ery same district. If it’s her, I think she has a–”''

“I volunte'er!” a young man yelled. Even thought the girl hadn’t even made it to the podium yet. Not waiting for the escort to acknowledge the volunteering the boy ran to the girl, who was clearly choked by all what was happening.

“Your sister?” the escort asked with a big smile, when the two of them made it to the podium.

“Year, I’m Brux Konin.”

“There’s nothing like the love between siblings!” Simon said and Caesar sighed with a smile on her lips.

District 8
"Have you found your clothes for the tribute parade yet, Simon?" Caesar asked with a charming smile.

"No, not yet. But my stylist is in district 8 right at this moment to get something designed especially for me," Simon answered felling enormously important.

"Your stylist as in Glimt Pernach?" Caesar was staring at one for the monitors viewing them the pictures of district 8.

"Yes?" Simon said not getting who he knew.

"I think I see him!" Caesar smiled and pointed at the monitor.

''"No! Where?" ''Simon joined him in the search. Both men was inches from the screen when the picture shifted and a close up of the escort was shown. Both Simon and Caesar got away very quickly.

"It was not what you think, honey!" Simon let out without thinking.

"And now the readings!" Caesar said trying to save their dignity.

"Tradition true. We start with the ladies," the escort said, completely unaware of what had just taken place in front of the entire Panem. She went to the bowl and picked the one at the top.

"Camiren Paisley," she read. A bit choked a girl with red and white hair made it to the podium. She seemed to be searching for someone among the boys. But then she got done to business.

"I'm Camiren Paisley. Idylwyld by blood, but a rebel by heart. And mom and dad, if you're still alive and listening to this, get the homecoming ready."

A sigh escaped the audience in the district as well as the commentators!

"Would you beloved that?! An Idylwyld''! In district 8? I thought she had been kidnapped!" ''Simon let out.

"That's what the papers said happened," Caesar agreed.

''"A-and now the the boys..." ''the escort said just as choked as the rest of Panem - or at least those who cared about who and whereabouts of the daughter of the family of the Capitol's former president!

The the podium the escort opened the card and read out loud:

"Ore Pais-"

"I volunteer!" a young man yelled and sent a second chock through the population that day. District 8 had only had very few volunteers and non in the past 10 years!

"And your name is, dear?" the escort asked.

"Max Wilder," the volunteer answered.

"And why did you volunteer?" she asked.

"If wait to the Interview with revealing that information," was all he said.

"Did you hear that, Simon! I'll be the first to know this guys secret!" Caesar cheered.

"I did. And you better watch the interviews in a few days! You don't want to miss this!" Simon said directly to the viewer.

District 9
After the Idylwyld chock both Simon and Caesar forgot to comment on the district itself. First when the escort of district 9 began his introduction, they returned to their usual selves.

''“District 9 here! And let’s get the reaping started!” ''the charming escort said and walked towards the girls’ bowl. Teasing he seemed unable to chose a cart but in the end he took one from the top part.

“Hazel Maize!” he read when he once again stood in front of the microphone.

The camera zoomed in upon the reaped girl’s face and revealed her having one green and one blue year.

“This eye colour combination surely isn’t something we see every day,” Caesar said still watching the girl walking to the podium.

''“No, not even here in the Capitol. But who knows, if she becomes our victor this might start a new trend!” ''Simon suggested. An interesting thought.

“For the boys,” the escort said before he went to grab a card from the bowl on his right, “Julio Zethes!”

A red-haired boy sighed and made his way to the podium. He seemed empty for emotions.

“Do you think he’s alright?” Caesar asked a bit worried. Normally the tributes would have just a bit of life in their eyes – he had non.

''“Maybe he’s lost someone. Even thought 9 is just a district full of harvesters some workers get hurt too badly every year,”'' Simon explained. Non of them could have known the poor boy had lost his twin brother in the most terrible way only a few days ago. His parents could not be seen, but they most have been crying.

District 10
“Do you like animals?” Caesar asked.

''“Yes, I love animals! My girls have this small puddle named Mimi!”'' Simon was all excited. He real loved pets – at least the Capitol designed once.

''“Puddle? Which colour is it then?”''

''“Pink! The girls love pink.”''

''“Of course! Pink. A girl’s colour,” ''Caesar said remembering Simon’s 10-year-old twins, “And now, we are going to the animal district over them all! District 10!”

''“Indeed they are! Remember last year, the stylist had them dressed up in cow inspired clothes. Genies!” ''Simon complimented while the escort welcomed, the video was shown and the escort made her way back from the girls’ bowl:

“This district’s first tribute is…” she opened the card, “Dew Crikson!”

A girl in the crowed gasped like she couldn’t believe this was happening. Only it wasn’t an “oh-no-I’m-going-to-die” but more in an “it’s-really-my-turn” – even thought this act wouldn’t fool everyone, she sure did convince a lot of the Capitol. As she made her way to the podium she smiled happily as she blew kisses to the boys’ side of the square. One of the young once even fainted.

“What a heartbreaker we have here!” Caesar said giving himself some more air with his hand. Simon nodded but didn’t seem as drawn to her as the other males – he was happily married.

“And now for the second tribute!” was the only thing taking their eyes off the tributes. The female escort looked very offended by the tribute’s behaviour.

“Blaar Batatas!” the escort yelled still angry.

A young boy slowly came to the podium.

“Are you just as excited as your fellow tribute?” the escort asked.

“Nope,” Blaar coldly answered back.

“And with that we’re moving on!” Simon said before the reaping became too embracing for the poor escort.

District 11
“There is only one district we have to thanks for all of our lovely breakfast bread,” Caesar continued while the pictures of the poor district 10 escort changed, ''“And that is the next district. Which is?”''

“District 11!” Simon picked it up just as the pictures of the square showed.

''“Great! They’re all set and ready to go! The peacekeepers here are some of the finest. What an order!” ''Simon pleased as the video was played.

“Welcome dears,” the escort, a man, said, “Let’s get down to business and chose the girl first!”

It was an attempt to gain their trust and laughter. Laughter there was none of. But they did agree with him in getting this done quickly! The escort quickly went to the girls’ bowl at his left, picked the first card that came into his hand and went to the microphone once again:

“Pharmacy Ombra,” he read and a girl slowly made her way to the podium. She definitely did not want to end this quickly anymore!

“Sweet girl,” Caesar commented not to bore the viewers, “Lovely hair!”

''“Indeed! Extensions?”'' Simon asked.

''“No. Not in district 11, but imagine her with extensions! It would be love-ly!” ''Caesar cheered and finally the escort was ready to announce the male tribute.

“Tobias Drew!”

A young boy received a couple of handshakes and optimistic smiles from a gang-looking group of guys on his way to the podium. The cheering didn’t seem to help him much. He looked like he’d seen a ghost!

District 12
''“Moving on to another outlying district. District 12!” ''Caesar presented and Simon nodded.

''“Mining is what they do and you don’t have to be a genies to see that. Just look at the houses!” Simon explained, “All covered in coal dust. Do you think smoking is illegal?”''

''“It should be! One spark and the entire town would go BOOM!” ''Caesar used his hands to give a better effect of an explosion.

“Let’s hope that doesn’t happen doing the reaping then!” Simon laughed.

The escort - a purple loving woman - waited for the children to line up in the square.

''“Welcome! Welcome! Welcome to the annual Hunger Games!”'' not a single sound. District 12 sure hated the games. She tried to smile and presented the video.

“No spark yet!” Simon commented.

“They haven’t had a spark for centuries,” Caesar reminded him coldly, referring to Katniss Everdeen, one of District 12’s only victors. It was more than 400 years since she died. Child labour.

“Ladies first!” the escort announced as she reached for a card in the girls’ bowl.

“Caitlynne Glowers!”

A young girl stepped forward. She was clearly shocked but found her courage and made it to the podium.

“And now for the boys!”

She reached for a card and read the name out loud: “Pet Noug”

The young boy was already half way when a nervous voice spoke: “I-I volunteer as t-tribute!”

Pet Noug sighed of relief as he stepped aside for the volunteer.

''“Did you hear that! A volunteer! I can’t believe it!” Simon yelled full of excitement, “How many volunteers have district 12 had?”''

''“Two? I don’t think it’s more than four,” ''Caesar said just as excited as Simon.

The escort was too chocked to comment. Never in her entire career as escort of district 12 had there been a volunteer.

“And what might your name be, dear?” she made herself whisper to the volunteer, when he reached the podium.

“K-Katta Wallace,” the young boy answered still quit nervous.

''“District 12’s first tribute in a 100 years! Katta Wallace!” she said with a great smile, “Give him a hand!”''

No one did anything. Nothing at all. After all, the law banned salutes.

District 13
“And now for a district I’ve really looked forward to!” Caesar said,'' “District 13 always deliver some of the most brutal tributes! So charming personalities!”''

The only picture coming up was TV-snow. The two commentators looked at each other totally confused.

“Shouldn’t there be pictures of district 13?” Simon asked mostly because he didn’t know what else to say.

“Well, yes!” Caesar answered. What a silly question.

“Maybe it’s the radiation?” Simon suggested.

“Maybe?” Caesar shrugged. He didn’t have a clue.

A producer walked over to Caesar and whispered something to him. Caesar nodded and the man walked away. Simon waited just as confused as the rest of Panem.

''“It seems there are some technical problems with the cameras in district 13. My deepest apologise!,”'' Caesar explained with a calm voice. Technical problems? Well, guess you could call the sabotage of the cameras for a “technical problem”…

“All of them?”

''“Yes! Which means we’ll have to wait to the parade to actually see the tributes but I can tell you who the tributes are!” ''Caesar explained. A bit disappointed Simon nodded. He really wanted to know who the tributes were. A paper was handed in to Caesar.

“The female tribute of district 13 is,” Caesar read out loud, “Jen Troya.”

''“Interesting. Isn’t she the daughter of the Chief of Security?”'' Simon asked.

''“I think you’re right. If I re–”''

''“Don’t. We’ll look it up! Just tell us who the male tribute is!”'' Simon interfered to excited to listen to one of Caesar’s endless stories.

“The male tribute of district 13 is,” Caesar smiled as he created a bit of excitement among the viewers by waiting with revealing the tribute’s name, “Luxio Sertralium.”

“Sound familiar,” Simon commented.

''“I know. But I don’t seem to remember the connection. Well, I guess we’ll find out!” ''Caesar smiled

“Moving on!” Simon ended.

District 14
“Only two more reapings before we’ll return to our lovely Capitol to find out whom our tributes will be!” Caesar summoned up.

''“Yes! And now will find out whom will represent District 14!” ''Simon added.

“The District known for it’s warm climate and mutt-designing!” Caesar said with a voice reminding of that of a commercial.

“Welcome!” the escort shouted and the district cheered in every way possible!

“Ready?” she asked with a big, happy smile.

“Yes!” the crowd shouted back. This district loved the games just as much as the Capitol.

''“Oki-doki! Let’s find out who our girl will be!”'' the escort already had a card in her hand. She had picked it doing the video.

“Sky Flammer!” she read from the card and the crowd cheered the best they could. No one stood forward.

“Sky Flammer?” the escort asked. Peacekeepers made themselves ready to chase a run-away tribute.

“Yes?” a girly voice said right behind the escort, which made the escort jump at least half a meter into the air, ''“Oh, darling! You really scared me there!” she admitted, “Save it to scare your opponents to death, honey!”''

The crowd laughed but Sky Flammer stayed silent as always.

“And now for the boys!” ''the escort said already with a card in her hand.

“Henry Sting!” she read and the crowd cheered again as the huge, young man made it to the podium where he triumphed!

''“Yeah boy! Give it your all! Enjoy the fame!” ''the escort agreed.

“See ya in the Capitol, guys!” she ended with talking to the to commentators that hadn’t been very talkative doing the reaping.

District 15
Still not a word from the commentators the scene shifted to district 15. The video had just finished and the escort made his way to the girls’ bowl.

“Specta Terest!” the escort yelled. No welcoming, no chitchatting. This district’s escort really felt with the district who hated the reaping of their beloved children.

A young girl with red stripes in her brown hair walked towards the podium but turned around to see her family members: Her grandparents tried to cheer her up with their sad smiles while her oldest siblings were crying and the youngest didn’t understand where she was going.

“You’ll see them in a moment, Specta,” the escort kindly said to the girl before he draw the male tributes name.

“Adrian Lexus!” he yelled.

A blond guy walked to the podium. First nervously but he seemed to find his courage on the way. He even had a little smile on his lips when he stood next to the escort.

“Anyone you’re going to say goodbye to?” the escort asked.

“No, but maybe I’ll see them soon,” the boy answered, which made some of his friends in the crowd cry.

''“I’m sorry, but I hope you don’t. Not like this,”'' the escort kindly said. The boy just smiled back at him. What a sad scenery…

Capitol
''“Sorry, sorry! We’re back!” ''Caesar appoligesed.

“We had a couple of technical problems just before but I think Jemma and Brant did a great job!” Simon explained and complimented the district 14 and distric 15 escorts Jemma and Brant.

''“It’s quite normal to have problems with the technic in the outer districts. Just saying, but lets get the reaping of the Capitol started!”'' Caesar said full of excitement.

''“Yes! Here we go!”'' Simon sounded just as excited.

The scene cut to show the Capitol’s escort Effaline making her way to the podium with the two bowls of names: One for the girls and one for the boys. Caesar and Simon could be seen in a smaller window down in the corner to the left. Effaline was in an amazing, golden dress. She always made the best of her self.

''“Welcome to the 500th Annual Hunger Games, dears. First I have a video for you,”'' the old video showing the meaning of the Hunger Games played at the giant monitors behind her. This time the commentators didn’t talk while the video was shown.

“Ladies first,” Effaline said and maid her way to the bowl at her left. She picked a card from the bowl and opened it. No one said anything. Not even the chatting Caesar. They were just too exited!

“Mali Statin!” Effaline called out. The young and tiny girl was on her way up to the podium.

“A 15-year-old?” Simon asked Caesar. The youngest age this year’s tributes could be do to the Quarter Quell surprise. Caesar nodded and was about to say something when a girl yelled: “I volunteer as tribute!”

“That’s the spirit!” Caesar and Simon yelled out from their box in the corner. They were both happy to have some action this early in the morning.

Volunteers were no surprise in the Capitol and Effaline waited for more to volunteer. Quit a lot did actually. While the tribute was found, the scene cut to Caesar and Simon in the studio. Now the reaping was to be seen in the corner.

''“How do you think they’ll chose? Maybe the late movie star’s niece?” ''Simon guessed.

''“What about the jeweller’s younger sister? I’d never thought she would have volunteered. You know, because she wouldn’t be able to bring all of her jewelleries with her into the Arena.” ''Simon nodded at Caesar’s wise words. He was absolutely right.

''“I think they’ve come to an agreement. Yes, they have. Back to amazing Effaline!” ''Simon said after getting some information from a man outside the screen.

Back at the podium a young girl with black hair and turquois eye make-up was standing next to Effaline.

“What’s your name, sweetie?” Effaline asked with her sugar sweet voice.

“Alexandrine Haines,” the girl answered. No fear in her voice, “But just call me Alex.”

“Alex!” Simon yelled to approve her wish, ''“What can you tell us about her, Caesar? You know everyone in the Capitol!”''

''“Alex Haines, yes. She’s the daughter of two of the best Career trainers I’ve ever met. She’s for sure going to be a very interesting tribute to follow,” Caesar explained and added, “If I’ve got my facts right she the age of 15.”''

“You’re always right, Caesar.”

“Yes I am!” the two men laughed in their corner of the screen while Effaline walked towards the boys’ bowl.

“And now for the boys,” she said and this quieted both Caesar and Simon.

“Maxwell Alidy!”

“I volunteer as tribute!” a young man shouted just as Effaline finished.

“Interesting,” Simon whispered.

''“Sure, darling! And your name is?” ''Effaline asked when the young man was standing next to her at the podium.

“Felix Dispotiny!” he answered and the Capitol cheered the best they’d learned.

''“Dispotiny? Is he?” ''Simon turned towards Caesar.

“Oh yes he is!” Caesar answered with a smile, “He’s the cousin of our very own Head Gamemaker’s wife!”

''“Alexandrine Haines and Felix Dispotiny. May they both bring pride to our lovely Capitol!.” ''Simon announced the tributes of the Capitol once again

''“And may the odds be ever in all of the tributes’ favour. See you all very soon! Goodbye” ''Caesar smiled before the logo of the Capitol appeared and scream went black.

Outfits
''”Good evening! Good evening Panem! Welcome to the Chariot Parade! Where the sponsors will see the tributes for the first time! My name is Caesar Flickerman III,” ''Caesar presented himself.

“And I’m Simon Breakspear-Crow!” Simon introduced himself. Both men were sitting behind the same desk as at the reapings.

“Are you just as excited to see what marvels ideas the stylists have had this year?” Simon asked Caesar but just as much the viewer.

“Indeed I am!” Caesar replied, ''“And as something brand new. We can all vote for our favourite!”''

“What do you mean Caesar?” of course Simon knew what it was all about. They just had to fill in the wait while the chariots and tributes were making themselves ready.

“I mean that after the parade, the entire population of Panem will be able to vote for their favourite outfit!” Caesar explained looking directly at the camera.

''“Exciting. But not as exciting as that! Here they come, Caesar!”''

The audience present at the parade, cheered as the first chariot was seen.

''“The Capitol stylist has really enjoyed his Galla d’glory theme. Look at that colour! Marvels! I think I’ll order a suit in that colour!”'' Caesar said and both men laughed.

''“Behind them the snow queen with her king! Lovely fairy-tale! Do you know the story?” ''Simon asked while District 0’s chariot followed the Capitol’s. Caesar didn’t know the tale and Simon promised to tell it later.

''“Amazing! Look at those two!” ''Simon almost cried.

“District 1 is still your favourite I see,” Caesar commented flatly, “But amazing how the stylist managed to capture the luxury of the district in such small amount of clothes.”

He was truly amazed.

''“Victors or not! District 2 really has the looks of a couple of victors. Interesting with a roman theme,” ''Caesar continued.

“I don’t really get 3’s theme,” Simon mumbled and they both had to look a bit closer.

''“I think they’re going with the nerd-look. Old school.” ''Simon finally said.

''“But look a district 4! A beautiful mermaid with her merman! Do you say it like that? Merman?” ''Caesar asked

''“I think so, yes. And emm…”''

None of the commentators had words for district 5’s costumes.

''“I think I’ve got it! The 70’s meet power planters!” ''Simon suggested and Caesar totally agreed. That had to be the theme!

''“And behind them will find a couple of tank station members. Very fitting for district 6’s business,” ''Simon commented.

''“Fitting for their district? Take a look at 7 then! The Robin Hood couple from the forest district! It doesn’t get more fitting!” ''Caesar laughed.

''“District 8 has a more casual style. You see how the stylist has focused more on the fabric itself than the costume part. Textiles are the important part of their outfit!” ''Simon smiled. He loved when the details where in focus.

Both men very too obtained of laugher when district 9 came in sight to say anything about the corn costumes.

“Comical corns” was what the press called it the next day.

''“Oh, my.. That was humours. But what is district 10 dressed like? Devils?” ''Simon asked.

''“Actually I think they are bulls. Well the boy is a bull and the girl is a cow,” Caesar guessed, “But good job with the boy paint!”''

''“And behind them we have a couple of casual farmers. Sweet!” ''Simon sighed with delight.

''“District 12 isn’t bad either. Hot coal!” ''Caesar laughed.

“But I don’t see any flames?”

''“Their outfits resemble of coal. And they look hot in their outfits,” Caesar explained very slowly, “Hot coal. Get it?”''

''“Oh yes! Great catch line!” ''Simon smiled. Caesar just ignored him and smiled at the cameras.

''“Behind them is district 13. Dressed as old school military as always and… wow, they look like a couple of fierce tributes. Better watch out for these two!” ''Caesar continued. All has been very excited to see district 13 since their reaping hadn’t been aired do to technical problems. But the audience loved them just as much as the rest of the tributes!

''“Have you seen district 14? Hula dancers. Excellent idea to use some of the old culture in the costume!” ''Simon smiled.

“And at last we have district 15,” Caesar announced.

“Dressed as doctors,” Simon continued, “As always!”

''“Very, very interesting outfits we got to see to night. Don’t you think, Simon?” ''Caesar asked.

''“Indeed. I have no idea which outfit I like the most. Can’t I just choose all of them?”''

“I’m afraid we can only pick one,” Caesar said, ''“And with that it’s goodbye from Simon and me. I’ll see you when the training scores are reviled and Simon will be with us again, when the games begin! Goodnight Panem!”''

Poll
Which outfit did you like the best?

Capitol

District 0

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 4

District 5

District 6

District 7

District 8

District 9

District 10

District 11

District 12

District 13

District 14

District 15

Training Scores
'The training scores are up – and don't freak out if your tributes' scores are not high in the sky. It's all a part of my plan for the Games! ;) '

Interviews
It was the morning of the first day of the 500th Annual Hunger Games. When you turned on the TV you’d see Caesar greeting the entire Panem good morning. And while the tributes were transported to the arena, recaps of their interviews from last night would be shown.

The tributes from the careers districts, district 1, 2, 4, 14 and the Capitol that is, were all looking forward to enter the games. They all had their own reasons:

Alexandrine Haines wanted to proof herself to her parents and the Capitol. Felix Dispotiny had trained his entire life for this moment. The same had the district 4 tribute, Severus Seaclan, a very devoted tribute. The girls Dierdre Vassa and Saie Brockceen were more girlish talking about their feelings and their beloved families back in the districts. Samantha Fisher was a bit quiet, only replayed directly to the questions, but something in her eyes made the sponsors interested anyway. Sky Flammel didn’t really take the interview seriously and kept answering sarcastically. Her district partner Henry Sting did: His voice was filled with pride and excitement! The boys from 1 and 2, Javion Heed and Radiant Tayz focused on what an honour it would be to become the victor of the games. They were both ready to do their very best, and the audience started to bet which one would become the leader of the annual career pack.

A lot of tributes chose to talk about their families, after all this might be their last chance to tell them how much they loved them.

Rosalina Cosmic talked about her mother all alone back in district 0 since her father had already passed away and she didn’t have any siblings. Solar Energy had a brief conversation about his unusual name, given to him by his beloved parents. He was very quite after that. Thinking about his parents and the childhood home brought him into another world.

Yuri Harris from 3 talked about his poor sister Zoey, who was mentally ill but still his best friend. Little did the touched audience know that Yuri was the one who had made his sister insane by sending her to the hospital in the first place.

James Dant talked about his dying parents and his younger sister back in district 5. He told about how he had volunteered to get the money needed for them to get treaded and to be able to care for his sister. And how he hoped his parents would keep fighting death. Not to lose the audience tears he left out the fact that his father was a criminal in the Capitol’s eyes. His district partner Bluebella Kidd talked about her family as well. Mostly her aunt, whom had taken care of her ever since her own parents left her. She talked about her many friends too and how lovely it would be to see them all again and how she hoped they would cheer for her in the games.

Velvet Herring from 6 had this class represent aura attached to her. She was well organised and bright and had no problem in answering the questions. But when they started to talk about her friends it was easy to see just how emotionally bonded she was to them – especially for being an only child.

Camiren Paisley-Idylwyld talked about her husband Ore, who she loved more than anything – even life! And she thanked her district partner for volunteering and save Ore from being reaped as well. She was asked about how she, a former Capitol citizen, could end up in a district like 8 but she avoided to answer that question and instead hoped her family would let her move back in – with Ore of course.

Hazel Maize and Julio Zethes both from district 9 talked about their friends and family. Julio told the heart-breaking story about his twin brother’s death but left the “but-first-he-tried-to-kill-me” part out. His brother’s last words really touched the audience: “Smile Julio… Be the happy person you always are” and Julio’s smiled while tears streaming down his face made him a darling of the Capitol in just a second!

Jen Troya told about her husband’s death and how she had had to raise their daughter all on her own. She cried and told her daughter just how much she loved her and that she would do everything in her power to return to her in district 13.

The girl form 15, Specta Terest, also talked about her family and how much she wanted to return to them and she once again promised her siblings that she would do what ever was necessarily to return to them.

Caitlynne Glower and Katta Wallace also got the sympathy of the audience as Caitlynne told how she did her best to help everyone back in district 12. She did it nice and easy, no tears, and no sad eyes, very mature and actually a bit enthusiastic. Katta told them all about his poor, poor family and how they barely survived every day. And he too had volunteered in order to bring his family happiness.

Blaar Batatas talked about someone in his district, 10, as well but it wasn’t out of love. It was out of hatred! He really did hate this anonym person with all of his heart. And strangely enough this mysterious person seemed to remind a tiny bit of President Green – but then again; President Green would never be as cruel as Blade’s enemy! Right? Max Wilder, tribute from 8 and apparently Ore’s rescuer, had a lot of hatred to share with Panem as well. The hatred towards the Idylwyld family for slaughtering his older sister in the games a few years ago. His only family gone but now he was ready to take his revenge by killing one of them!

The siblings from district 7 revealed they were offenders and talked about each other. How happy and sad and terrified Janine Konin had been when her brother volunteered to be with her in the arena. To bring her a bit of joy Caesar asked her to spin around in her lovely, little-girl dress. Brux Konin talked about the responsibility of being a brother. That true siblings always would volunteer in order to keep each other safe and how all brothers who could have volunteered for their sisters but didn’t, were cowards.

Adrian Lexus, tribute from 15, was an offender too and while he told about his life, it was easy to tell how much he treasured his family memories. Some among the audience even thought it sounded like he really wanted to join his late parents.

Blade Spectrus mostly talked about the positive sides of his personality and his way of living in district 6.

As all ways the seductive Drew Crikson blew kisses and smiled to the entire audience and made sure to send the viewers some through the cameras as well. She was the little heartbreaker of district 10 and she loved her new title. She talked about her one true love, which she did not name, and everyone among the audience though she was talking about them. If she really has a one true love isn’t known for sure!

Luxio Sertralium too talked a lot about luxury but also about his job as a bodyguard despite his young age. The district 13 tribute impressed not only the audience but also Caesar.

Nicole Cooper from district 3 didn’t say much. She just smiled and talked a little about her time in the Capitol.

The tributes of district 11 were complete opposites: Pharmacy Ombra made sure to tell how perfectly she had chosen her all of her outfits and make-up herself. No stylist had been needed (my guess is she scared him away!) She explained that no matter how tuff the games would become she would get through them P.E.R.F.E.C.T.L.Y. And then it was Tobias Drew’s turn. And the chose to speak about a less perfect and more tuff life, being a member of one of the gangs back in 11. And as he said him self: “What’s the worst they can do? Kill me? I’m already on my way to hell.” Caesar called the next one in after that making Tobias’ interview the shortest of them all.

The Arena ~ Neverland
'In the celebration of half a millennium in the Hunger Game’s history, the 20th Quarter Quell and the 500th Annual Hunger Games, the arena this year will be extra special. Inspired by Peter Pan fairy-tale island the gamemakers give you their own version of Neverland.'



Day 1
''“Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!” Caesar said after the anthem of the Capitol had played, “Welcome back, Panem! And welcome back, Simon!”''

“Thank you, Caesar,” Simon was back in his old seat next to Caesar ready to comment, “It’s lovely to be back.”

''“You’re more than welcome. And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for!” Caesar said with just as much excitement as a child in a candy store, “Let the games begin!”''

Pictures of clouds appeared. It wasn’t easy to see anything but then the cameras got clear and there it was. The most amazing arena you could ever imagine: An island floating in free air above the open sea. Rivers streamed down the sides and green forest and a few mountains covered the island. It almost seemed like a world taken right out of a fairy tale.

''“This year’s arena is inspired by the tales of Peter Pan. Therefore the main island is called Neverland while the smaller island is called Skull Island,” ''Caesar explained. He had been talking to the gamemakers shortly before going on stage.

“Do you then think Peter Pan himself will show up?” Simon joked. The men laughed.

At the centre of Neverland the Cornucopia was placed and the 34 tributes have already been lunched to their platforms. Now they were readying themselves for the games to begin. Close-ups of their faces were shown. Some scared. Some excited.

“And the count down has now begun!” Caesar announced. The timer above the cornucopia started to count down. The commentators counted with it:

“10..9..8..7..6..5..4..3..2..1!”

The Bloodbath
Chaos! Tributes were running back and forth. From side to side. Avoiding. Stabbing. Shooting. Hitting. Running. Dying. BOOM!

''“And there goes the canon! Marking the death of a tribute. How might be the first?” Caesar looked to his screen showing the status of all tributes, “Max Wilder from district 8!”''

Javion Heed smiled. Pulled out the spear. And went after another tribute. Leaving Max’s body in a bloody pool.

There was no sight of the girls from 9 and 10 or the boy from 3. They must have flied first thing.

In the outer edge of the Cornucopia Jen Troya reached for a backpack. A terrified scream escaped her. Henry Sting had speared her hand to the ground. With a knife! The pain showed in her eyes. But she held the tears back. In rages Henry Sting raised his sword. And cleaved her chest in two. BOOM! A wide smile went over his face. But then his lips parted in a death moan followed by a BOOM. Luxio Sertralium pulled his spear out of Henry’s back.

“That was for Jen,” he whispered and ran towards the woods. His arms full of weapons.

“After him!” Dierdre Vessa yelled to her fellow careers. She threw her maze at a passing tribute. He ran on. She was ready to pursue him. But the careers had better things to worry about then a little, harmed boy. Felix Dispotiny, the tribute from the Capitol, had turned against them. Swinging his swords around himself protected him from their blades. Javion and Radiant Tayz tried their best. But they needed help from all of their allies. Felix’s stunt made it possible for a lot of tributes to grab a pack and get out unharmed. A few even dared to go for a weapon or two.

BOOM! The canon marking Felix’s death was a signal to get out. In seconds the area of the Cornucopia had been emptied leaving only the careers and the bodies behind.

“That’s what I call action!” Simon yelled.

==== The Field====

''“What an opening of the these games! The first betrayal happened no less than 3 minutes into the games!” ''Simon was thrilled and his excitement made Caesar smile.

“Indeed, these games have already taken a very interesting turn!” Caesar agreed, ''“But lets not chat the time away. Let’s see how our surviving tributes are doing!”''

A map of the arena was shown shortly before zooming in on the area south of the Cournucopia.

''“Luxio! Stop!” ''Hazel Maize yelled.

''“No! They might come for us!” ''Luxio said without stopping. Velvet Harring ran to his side and pulled his shoulder. Not to force him to stop but he stopped anyway. Dropping the weapons in his arms.

''“5 minutes! It’s all we can spear”'', he said not even looking at them. They were in the middle of an open field. Not an easy place to defend anyone.

Hazel finally reached the others and placed Adrian Lexus at his side. Dierdre’s maze was still struck in his back. He was deeply in pain. Anyone could see that.

“What do we do?” Hazel asked terrified. Trying to calm Adrian down but patting his head. She couldn’t think of anything else to do. Velvet’s eyes got wet and Luxio turned her away before her tears freaked the two other even more.

“Take it out!” he suggested. He was an expert in killing people, not saving them!

“I can’t!” Hazel cried.

''“What do you mean you can’t? Pull your self together!”''

“I can’t because it’s stuck!” Hazel was furious.

“Then leave him!”

“NO!”

“Hey,” Luxio looked her coldly in the eyes, “You don’t want to die?”

“I don’t want to leave a friend behind!” the words very cold and Luxio got the meaning of them.

“Guys,” Velvet interrupted, “I think they’re coming.”

“Fine,” Luxio said, “Velvet grab some weapons and one of the backpacks.”

Neither Velvet nor Hazel believed their own ears. Was he just going to leave?

''“Come on! Hurry! We’ll try and distract them. Lead them away from here,”'' he explained and calmed both girls down. Velvet picked up the set of throwing knifes and a single dagger. Luxio was already holding a throwing axe in each hand.

“We’ll meet up at the mountain over there!” he pointed at the nearest mountain.

“Good luck,” Hazel whispered to Velvet as they parted.

Hazel kept on trying to remove the mace from Adrian’s back but she was too afraid to hurt him. His breathing was weaker and he didn’t seem to see her anymore. But then the weak sound of his heartbeat stopped and the panic got the better of Hazel. She tried to do some CPR but she had never learned how to do it right and in the end it didn’t help.

''“Adrian? Adrian? Please!” Hazel cried, “Please don’t’ leave me! I know you want to be with your parents but please don’t leave me!”''

And he must have heard her because no canon fired. He was still alive somehow!

''“Please! Ple–,” ''she stopped her prayers to look up and there she was. Running towards her with an axe in her hand. Adrian’s killer! Hazel wondered if she should pick up one of the weapons the two others had left behind, but she knew the career was too close. She would never make it. Instead she closed her eyes and just before the axe hit her, she whispered:

“I’m sorry.”

BOOM!

Soon the other careers joined Dierdre at the field.

“13 and the girl got away!” Javion announced terribly annoyed and kicked Adrian’s body till it turned.

“You found my mace!” Dierdre cheered, pulling the maze out of his back.

BOOM!

“Ups,” she smiled and they all laughed.

The Mountain near The Field
The faces of the dead had just been shown in the sky of the arena. Velvet turned away from Luxio for a moment in order for him not to see her tears. She had really hoped for Hazel and Adrian to make it. In the darkness Luxio kept starring down the mountain side in the direction of the field.

"Luxio? Can I ask you about something?" Velvet asked. Luxio nodded. Words had never really been his thing.

"Why did you kill that career? Back at the Cornucopia?" she asked. It was a question she had been thinking of for a long time.

"He killed Jen," but the short answer didn't satisfy Velvet, "Jen was okay. She didn't deserve to die like that. So I didn't think he deserved to live. She has a daughter you know."

"Year, I know," Velvet nodded, "I'm sorry for your lose."

"She's not my lose. She was a bit of home," and before Velvet could apology, he added, "Go to sleep. I'll take the first watch."

Day 2
''"Good morning, Panem! And welcome back to the second day of this years Hunger Games!" ''Caesar introduced  with his charming smile.

''"And what a start the games got yesterday! Six dead already!" Simon said and added, "Can it be more exciting?"''

"Well, I think it can," Caesar told him while looking at his monitor, "Because it looks like the career pack is going to meet face to face with one of the other alliances at the lake!"

Simon was too thrilled by those news: "To the lake!"

The Lake
Rosalina Cosmic kneeled to fill the three water bottles with water from the lakes. Her allies had managed to get hold of three backpacks; all containing a small food and water supply. The water was already gone and they needed to tank up. The boys took a rest between the trees, Katta Wallace stood watch.

Across the lake Radiant reached the lake. He dropped his weapon and vented down to wash his face. Living in district 2 showering was something he did on a daily basis. But then a tiny movement caught his eye. None of them moved just looked each other directly in the eyes. Rosalina because she was too afraid. What kind of weapon did he have? A bow? Throwing knifes? Radiant, we don't know why. And just for a moment time stopped.

"Radiant!" Saie Brockceen yelled from the trees behind him. He didn't answer neither did he break eye contact with Rosalina.

"Do you want me to come and get you!" Saie yelled agin.

"I'm naked," Radiant answered still not moving. Rosalina's heart was on it's way out of her chest.

''"Well in that case I'd gladly get you!" ''Dierdre said when Saie didn't came with a response.

Radiant knocked his head to the side indicating that it was time for Rosalina to run. He didn't have to do that twice! In 5 seconds she had grabbed the bottles and was disappearing into the woods just as Dierdre closely followed by Saie and Samantha Fisher reached the lake.

''"You let her go!" ''Samantha yelled angrily.

"By the time I had reached the other side she would have been long gone," he explained.

"Then way didn't you call for us? We have a bow you know!" Saie said, "Well let's hunt! Sam?"

Samantha and Saie went back into the forest to grab their weapons. Radiant wanted to protest.

"Let them go. They are capable of taking care of themselves," Javion stopped him.

''"You wanted to see me naked too?" ''Radiant asked sarcastically.

"I tends to get worried when two girls are running away from a boy. Especially when my district partner isn't one of them," Javion smiled. Radiant smiled back but his eyes were full of hatred.

The Forest
''"Keep it up, Saie!" ''Samantha yelled while running through the forest. The girls weren't stupid and had figured out the pray (Rosalina) had to have ran away from the lake and down along with the river.

''"I'm right behind you!" ''Saie yelled back jumping over a fallen tree and landed on top of Sky Flammel. Instinctively Saie grabbed her but Sky slammed her face and took the run.

''"Get her! Kill her! Sam!" ''Saie yelled while she got on her feet. Hand to the left side of thee face. Sky had has a knife in her hand which had slide Saie's eye open. Blood was everywhere!

The Edge
Samantha chanced corse and pursued Sky to the edge of the island. No escape. Now they had her! Sky turned around to face her persuaded but Samanrha slammed right into her. The two girls battled on the ground. Trying to nock each other's weapons out. In the end Samantha got Sky pushed over the edge. Only in the minute Sky managed to grab hold of some ground. Now dangling off the edge of the island! Samantha collected her weapon and went to the edge in order to finish Sky off once and for all. But Sky was a fighter and if she had to go so did her murder. So just before Samantha could bring the final blow, Sky grabbed tightly around her leg and with all of her body weight she dragged Samantha off the edge and into the sea.

The Fairy Tree
When Saie finally reached the edge she was just in time to hear the two cannons fire as the mutt-sharks living in the sea beneath the island started to fight over the girls's bodies.

In terror she turned around and ran back but do to her missing eye she ended up running the wrong way. She even ran straight into a tree!

"Oh no. Oh dear," Simon commented. Before now both commentators had been way to fascinated to say anything, "That's the fairy tree. Right?"

"Right. Oh heav–" Caesar didn't have rime to finish his sentence before a hoard of angry fairies (Capitol mutts) came flying out of the tree screaming. Saie forgot all about her injury and tried to cover her ears but the fairies' screams were so loud and terrible her eats began to bleed. Not only that. Her everything began to bleed and it wasn't long before her cannon was heard and she could finally be at peace.

Back at the Lake
The three cannons got the rest of the career pack a bit worried.

''"Do you think they're okay?" ''Nicole Cooper asked a bit worried. Looking in the direction the two girls has disappeared in.

"Yes. It was properly just some of the girl's allies," Radiant tried to comfort her. Silence followed for a long time.

''"Well shouldn't we check on them?" ''Nicole brock the silence. Dierdre looked at Javion and he nodded. They gathered their weapons and supplies and very ready to go.

"I'll stay behind," Yuri Harris suddenly said, "In case they come back here."

"Will you be alright? All on your own?" Nicole asked.

"Really?" Yuri snapped at her.

"Do as you like," Javion said before he disappeared between the trees followed by the others. Radiant was the last to leave but he had an unpleasant look on his face.

The truth was that Yuri didn't cared the least about Saie or Samantha. He was just so tired of dealing with the two "leaders". He should have been the leader! He was the smartest of them all – at least he thought so. He dropped to the ground to sit for a bit. They had walked a lot and his legs was a bit tired. Then something on the other side of the lake cought his eye.

The Other Side of the Lake
Katta cursed himself in his thoughts for moving. It had made the leafes covering him shiver which wouldn't have been a problem if it had been windy by the lake – but it wasn't!

Rosalina's eyes flickered. Unlike the careers had thought they hadn't fleed. The reason: Because that was exactly what they expected!

But now they could hear Yuri make his way around the lake to their hidout! Solar Energy, Julio Zethes and Blaar Batatas grabed tight around their backpacks and weapons. Ready to get up when they got the chance.

Rosalina, the one closest to the lake, tried to see just how close the career had come but he was gone! Just a moment ago she had had a clear view of him and now he was just gone? It didn't make any sense to her.

Then as an eagle, Yuri jumped right into the circle of allies and before anyone could do anything he grabbed Katta by the hair and pulled up holding a dagger to his thoat.

"Drop your weapons," he said and instinctively Solar and Julio droped their's while Rosalina dropped the bag of supplies. Katta's heart was beating so loud, he thought even the viewers were able to hear it!

"Turn around! No kidding around!" Yuri demanded. The three tribute did as they were told. Rosalina so scared for her own and Katta's life she started to shiver. Solar tried to send her a cheering smile but it wasn't very successful do to their situation.

Yuri clearly had control over the situation but what he hadn't accounded for was that Blaar's hidout was right behind his feet. And the young boy only waited for the perfect chance to attack!

When Yuri made a move towards the others – and had to use to hands to drag Katta with him, Blaar made his move!

BOOM!

The other's turned around thinking it had to be Katta who had died. But there he stood. Unharmed but pretty shocked. Blaar cleaned his blade with some leafed while the others picked up their weapons and backs.

Rosalina helped Katta – who was still very chocked to be the one alive. He was sure it had been his own cannon he had heard.

Julio praised Blaar for his tecnic but Blaar said that was what allies was fore. For some wird reason Rosalina looked back one last time before they left the lake and went into the forest. What she saw made her heart beat for more than one reason. There standing over Yuri's body was Radiant. Looking right at her. Smiling.

Mermaid Lagoon
It was early in the morning of the third day of the games.

Luxio and Velvet were climbing the mountain side in the bright light of the uprising sun. Luxio led the way while Velvet was a little behind him – trying not to slip. Falling down from here would be more than deadly!

They had been camping on the mountain since the first night but their supplies were running low and they needed both water and food. They couldn’t find any of it on the mountain side. Therefor they were sneaking down in the early morning hour to hunt while most of they other tributes were hopefully in a deep sleep.

''“Gather? Fish? Or hunt?”'' Luxio asked. First Velvet didn’t know what he was talking about but then she made some sense of it.

“You want us to split us?”

''“We need a lot of supplies. It’s faster that way,”'' Luxio explained. They had reached the forest surrounding the mountain. Through the trees a lake was wiseble. Velvet looked around her at the dark forest will all of it’s tangled trees.

“I’ll go with the fishing!” she decided and headed for the lake straight ahead. Luxio rolled his eyes and went a little deeper into the forest to find some pray to hunt down.

By the lake Velvet had some trouble catching any fish. They were much faster than she thought. So in the end she gave up catching by hand and instead she started throwing knifes after them. This worked much better! It was even fun!

She was having such a great time she didn't notice the fog covering up the lake. And when she finally noticed it was too late. BOOM!

Minuts later Luxio came running out of the forest: “Velvet!”

The poor girl was lying all crawled up on the riverbed. Tears were streaming down her cheeks and she was shaking.

''“Velvet? What– what’s happening?”'' Luxio asked and kneeled to comfort her. She didn’t have the strength to answer him but if she had had, she would have told him about her phobia for fogs.

“I thought it was your cannon,” he whispered relieved not finding her dead, “I– wait, can you hear that?”

Velvet couldn’t hear anything. She just buried herself in the arms of Luxio like a little child seeking for comfort.

''“Listen. Music?”'' Luxio asked again. He didn’t know the music could only be heard by humane males. He didn’t know this music had led the tuff survivor Tobias Drew to his dead. He never even saw it coming!

The beautiful music came from the middle of the lake and suddenly Luxio had this urgent desire, no, need to follow it. He freed himself from Velvet and began walking into the lake. Velvet followed him with her scared eyes. She wanted to do something. Ask. Run. Anything. But the fear!

The water was now covering Luxio to the navel and from the waters a beautiful creature raised. Scaled like a fish but in the form of a humane it smile to him and lured him even deeper into the lake.

The creature looked so fragile but when it suddenly crabbed Luxio’s arm it revealed a supernatural strength as it pulled him under water.

Velvet screamed. A scream that somehow pulled her tougher and with shaky legs she ran to the fighting Luxio. She stabbed and pulled and punched the creature but it was not alone. More of it’s kind came towards the two tributes. And like a storm is followed by silens; the waters became still once again followed by the sound of two cannons.

Caesar's Studio
“Good morning Panem!” Simon greeted the viewers, ''“How do you think our tributes are today? Alive?”''

Caesar didn’t laugh of the cheese joke. He was too busy catching up on the many deaths they had missed and planing how to inform the viewers not to mention the sponsors of what they had missed.

“I think will take a recap of the morning!” he announced to Simon’s confusion.

The Cornucopia
"Do you see it! Do you? Do you!" the excitement was huge when Simon saw the group of anti-careers standing in the tree line looking at the Cornucopia.

''"Sure they're gone?" ''Caitlynne Glowers asked nervously. The last thing she wanted was to stand face to face with one of the careers.

''"Positive!" ''Camiren Paisley-Idylwyld and Alexandrine Haines said at the same time. Alex sent Camiren a questioning look. Did she really think she knew every thing just because of a last name?

"Since they lost two of their own they've been travelling in one huge pack. No ones watching over the Cornucopia," explained Blade Spectrus.

''"Then why don't we just walk in? Why all this hiding?" ''Dew Crikson asked with an impatient voice.

"We still have to watch out for the other tributes. They might have gotten the same idea as we have," James Dant informed.

They others nodded, and they made a plan. Blade, Camiren and James would go in and pick the supplies they needed while Alex, Dew and Caitlynne would look for other tributes coming from the trees.

''"Well, let's get this done in a hurry!" ''Camiren commented as she and the guys made it for the Cornucopia.

The Mountain Side
Janine Konin had started a small fire to boil some of the water Brux Konin had gathered. At the bloodbath he had managed to pick up a backpack full of kitchen tools. Who would have guessed the Gamemakers would have planted a thing like that in the Arena? Luckily for them they could now boil the water and free it from bacteria before drinking it. They only boiled water in bright day light when the fire and smoke would be had to spot. When boiled the stored the water in everything from a fry pan to an empty jam glass.

“Did you catch anything?” she asked her brother when he joined her at the fire. His face was covered in dirt and he had scratches up his arms.

“No, not today,” Brux had had no luck catching anything since they went into the arena and the siblings had been living of berries and water. Not very tasty and they were beginning to long after meat.

“Want some water?” Janine asked and passed him the jam glass. He took it but did not drink.

“Do you think we’ll ever make it out alive?” he asked stirring at the grounds below. They had a free view to the Cornucopia from here.

“Of course we are!” she cheered, “Will make it and have a huge party back in 7!”

Her idea made him smile. A huge party back home? How nice that would be.

“Give me a hug!” he called out and forced her.

“You’re weird, Brux!”

“Narh, I’m just an older brother!” he answered holding her tight with listening to nothing but to boiling water.

“Hand me that handkerchief, will you, Caesar?” Simon asked waving one hand in front of his eyes like it would keep the tears back while receiving the handkerchief with the other.

Inside the Coruncopia
The Careers had not left much behind but the three tributes got their hands full anyway.

''“What about this? Do we need that?”'' James asked pointing some weapons out. Camiren shocked her head.

“Only the most nessesa–”

A massive explosion began shaking the earth underneath them. Weapons flew around and they had to take cover in order not to get hit.

“What’s happening?” Blade yelled douching a flying machete. The others could not give him an answer. Then two BOOMs made got them back to reality!

“You don’t think that that was– that that was?” too shocked by the possibility that two of their allies might be did made it impossible for James to finish his sentence.

''“Get out! Get out!”'' Blade yelled. Grabbing them both by the hand. Out side the Cornucopia they quickly realised the situation.

''“The-the-the mountain! It’s–”''

''“It’s a volcano! Get in! Get in!” ''Blade yelled and dragged them back into the Cornucopia just in time to avoid the lave running by. Luckily the end of the Cornucopia faced the mountain/volcano.

“What now!” Camiren yelled, clearly frustrated.

''“Thanks for saving my life Blade! What a brave gentleman your are!” ''Blade mumbled for himself. That was the kind of thanks he had hoped for.

''“Guys! The lava is coming in!” ''James yelled pointing at the floating fire.

''“The roof! The roof! There’s a door in the roof!” ''Simon and Caesar yelled to the monitor. Not that the tributes could hear them but the audience were thrilled and started yelling too!

“The higher up the better!” Blade yelled and started making a tower of empty weapon boxes, ''“What are you waiting fore! Get up!”''

The three of them stood really close balancing on top of the boxes watching the lava coming closer and closer when Camiren noticed the handel in the roof.

“There’s a door!” she yelled and the entire audience could finally relax – but only for a second.

“Open it James!”

“Why me?”

“Because you’re closest, you idiot!”

With eyes that could kill, James tried to open the door but it was stuck.

“Hurry!” Camiren screamed as the lava reached the box tower and slowly melted the plastic.

“I can’t– There we go!” at last the door went up. James was the first to claw to the roof followed by Camiren who got a helping hand from Blade. The last way Blade who needed help from this allies to make it since the boxes had melted too low for him to just jump.

On top the Cornucopia
On top the Cornucopia the three tributes was shocked by the view. The field around the Cornucopia was covered in red!

“Help!” the girly voices came from high up in the trees in the treeline.

“Dew!” Camiren yelled back but they where too far from each other to communicate.

The trees covered them but it didn’t take long for the trees to catch fire when the lava first reached them.

“Don’t look,” Blade advised. Their allies’ fate was clear and there was nothing they could do about it. It felt like years before the three BOOMS echoed in the arena.

Day 5
”Good morning, dear tributes,” the sound of Amos Redway-Wellby’s voice could be heard through out the entire Arena and woke the few tributes remaining.

''“As an extra reward for you surviving this long we’d like to tread you a warning. Disasters does not travel alone and Neverland is no longer a safe place to be,” the audience had a lot of troubles in controlling their excitement, “Luckily for you we have designed another island. You better reach it before it’s too late. May the odds be ever in your favour.”''

He did not have to say that twice. Every single tribute still alive pack up and made it for the second island in the Arena. The so called Skull Island.

“Do you think they’ll all make it?” Simon asked. Caesar shrugged his head: ''“No, dear friend. I don’t think they will.”''

The Rock Side
The career pack, the largest group remaining, had been lucky and avoided the volcano yesterday. They were now the group closest to Skull Island. They just had to climb the rock side and they would be able to see the island.

Radiant lead the way but when he tried to climb the rocks he wounded his hand on it’s sharp edge.

“Aw!” he yelled out and stopped.

''“Why are you stopping! Look around you! We have an active volcano right behind us and a thundering sky above us! You don’t have to be a genius to see disaster is coming!” ''Nicole yelled frustrated.

“Shut it, nerd and climb up!” Dierdre commanded. Nicole became quite while Severus Seaclan climbed the rock side with his hands covered by his sleeves in order not to cut them like Radiant. Meanwhile Radiant tried to tie some fabric around his wound.

''“That boy must be in a lot of pain. Look at that face!”'' Caesar commented with pity. Simon had his head turned the other way.

The commentators where not the only once noticing, with a satisfied smile Javion pushed Radiant to the ground. He broke off the fall with his hand, which pain caused him to crump.

''“Sorry boy, but you knew this day would come. And I promise you, I’ll be quicker than any disaster,” ''he laughed and raised his spear to strike. Radiant’s knifes were too far away. He was defenceless and in pain!

“Bye, bye,” Dierdre smiled behind Javion right before he stroke.

“No!” Javion was pushed away and his spear dug into the ground next to Radiant’s head. None of the careers dared to believe their own eyes. No other than the tiny girl from district 0 was standing there. In rage of being interrupted Javion pulled out a knife and went for Rosalina. She managed to move a little and instead of her heart he got her in the side.

If it was the rage or the Rosalina’s “distraction” that did it no one knows. But Radiant managed to get a hold of his knifes and went for Javion! Leaving his knife in the side of Rosalina, Javion only had his fists to battle of Radiant. Being a career he was trained in combat but the adrenaline way pumping so hard through Radiant’s veins that not even a Capitol mutt would have been able to stop him!

“Kill him!” Dierdre yelled to Javion but her voice was full of frustration! Even she knew the outcome of this battle and she knew what she had to do. So when the cannon fired and Radiant removed himself from Javion’s body, she smashed her mace into his stomach with all of her body weight.

“Say hello to Javion from me,” she growled as she delivered the finale blow. One more cannon sounded.

“And you!” Dierdre’s voice was full of hatred when she turned towards Rosalina, “Be prepared to die a slow and painful death!”

The Field near Mermaid Lagoon
Even with a knife sticking out of her side Rosalina was faster than she had ever been in her life! Running past her group without looking back once she headed for the lake that had already claimed three lives: Mermaid Lagoon. Dierdre was right behind her as well as Nicole. Severus had tried to talk her out of it but she wanted to impress Dierdre. By this time Severus had already made it to Skull Island and was collecting weapons at the second Cornucopia.

“Solar, don’t!” Blaar whispered but Solar could not leave his district partner all alone to two careers. It was quite a sign to see the four tributes caching one another. And if that was not bad enough huge rocks started shooting down from the thundering sky. Meteors! But it did not stop any of the tributes. Sic sacking between the flying rocks the hunt went on.

“Don’t think I won’t get you, girl!” Dierdre yelled. Rosalina was terrified of the meteors raining down around her, but being from district 0 she knew them better than any career and she decided to use them as a weapon! Running a bit slower she got Dierdre right were she wanted her to be. But it was a huge risk to take. She had to find the right timing to make it all succeed. Luckily for her the meteor came just in time! Dierdre had caught up with her and was centimetres from hitting her skull with her mace when the giant rock fell from the sky! BOOM! The meteor drowned Dierdre’s cannon.

But Rosalina knew her persuader was gone and the knowledge made her legs collapse under her. Her adrenaline was used and the wound finally got her the better off her.

In the middle of the Meteor Storm
Not far from where Rosalina had collapsed, had Solar finally caught up with Nicole. He managed to keep a distance large enough for her axe not to hit him. But he could not stop her from reaching Rosalina! Or could he? He had no hope of winning the games but he could at least safe one life. That was the last though going through his mind before he throw himself into Nicole with all his might and caught them both under a falling meteor.

Rosalina did not have to be from district 3 to know that the wound Javion had given her was fatal. It must have hit some inner organs. A lung maybe? She got weaker for every minute. She was already deaf to the sound of the giant meteors. Lying on the ground she turned her eyes towards the sky. It was the most beautiful sign. Rock after rock falling from the sky. Was this the sign her father had seen? It mad her smile.

The Gap between Neverland and Skull Island
It had taken most of the day for the anti-careers to reach Skull Island.

“I’m not doing it!” Camiren said when she saw the huge gap between the two islands. But the meteor storm got the better of her and one after one the anti-careers made it to the other island. Only James was left when the little loner from 5, Bluebella Kidd, came out of the blue and used him as a springboard. Only she miss judged the distance. Both tributes where now dangling from the edge of Skull Island.

“Help me!” the both yelled but it would take two tributes to pull them up.

“Hold on!” Blade yelled while he and Camiren fought the best they could to pull James up.

“I can’t!” she screamed terrified.

“Just a little longer!” Camiren yelled but the girl’s grip was failing. When they finally got James up, Blade throw himself towards Bluebella in order to reach her but he was seconds too late! All he managed was to watch the girl’s wide open eyes – full of fear – as she fell into the sea below them and disappeared with the sound of her cannon.

Caesar’s Studio
''”The final eight! Now it’s getting exciting!” Simon sad full of joy, “And only one career left!”''

''“Yes, but everything is yet to happen! We never know what the games might bring!”'' Caesar reminded him.

''“Indeed! But let’s take a look at the new island where our tributes are now”'', Simon moved on.

''“Skull Island! Three times smaller than Neverland and with a second, untouched Cornucopia–”''

“Well it was'' untouched. Now the district 4 tribute Severus is guarding it with his life!” ''Simon interrupted.

''“But as the only career he’s outnumbered. Maybe the others will overrun him?” ''Caesar suggested.

''“Maybe. But where are the rest of the tributes? I can only see Severus guarding the opening of the Cornucopia.”''

The Cornucopia on Skull Island
Severus walked around with a trident keeping his eyes wide open and ready to face any kind of danger. But he had not had any sleep since reaching the Cornucopia on Skull Island yesterday and the lack of sleep had weakened him.

The Western Forest surrounding the Cornucopia on Skull Island
In the forest surrounding the Cornucopia the remaining of the Anti-career group were hiding. Trying to come up with a plan on how to get passed Severus and reach the Cornucopia. They lacked of both food and water. Yesterday they had searched the entire forest but nothing. The only food recourses were to find in the Cornucopia. Luckily they had had some water left but that was gone now. They had to get some more soon before their bodies started to break down from dehydration. They could not afford to be weak now!

The Waterfall on Skull Island
Julio, Blaar and Katte had found refugee in a cave under the waterfall. Thanks to Rosalina they had some ion to filtrate the water with and were managing alright for now.

"Julio, would you mind collecting some more water?" Katte asked and handed the waterbottles over to Julio. Blaar remained silent until the young boy was too far away to hear him.

"The time for us to break up is getting closer," the words did not seem to supprise Katta, "I don't know who's going to win but I really don't want it to be the three of us left to slaughter each other."

Even thought Katte wanted their group to stick together, he knew he could never kill his two friends.

"We might survive but what about Julio?"

"I've thought about that and–" a splash broke the two boys' conversation.

''"It came from– But you don't think!" ''Blaar did not stik around to answer that question instead he ran towards the sound just in time to see Pharmacy take off with the water bottles. There was no sign of Julio.

"Get your things, K! We're going hunting!" Blaar raged.

"I thought we were breaking up?"

"We are. After we've gotten our revenge!"

The Cornucopia on Skull Island
The splash had woken Severus up just in time to defend himself from Blade's spear coming right at him! The trident stopped the spear but he could not fight off Camiren and James' daggers coming from behind. Two of them hammered into one of his shoulders but the others missed. The pain made the adrenaline pump through Severus' veins and with new the energy Severus was able to strike Blade's face with the trident. In horror Blade droped the spear in order for him to try and stop the bleeding. This made it possible for Severus to turn around and spear a supprised Camiren. With her last effort she manged to push James out of Severus' reach. She wanted to tell him to run but her powers had gone.

When the canon of Camiren sounded Severus turned towards James. He was clearly angry and ready to slaughter a lot more people in order to get better. On the ground James knew he was an easy target and he tried to defend himself by throwing his last knife. Severus easily avoided it.

Just as Severus was reaching James, Blade hammered his body into the career tribute – knocking him to the ground. James did not need another excuse to get out of the way.

As Jame reached the forest the sound of a canon confirmed his worst fears: Both of his allys were now gone.

The Forest near the Waterfall on Skull Island
''"There she is!" ''Katta yelled pointing at Pharmacy right ahead. Before long both boys were right behind her and she really started to feel like a hunted animal. Killing the poor Julio had been her biggest mistake in the entire games. Sure she had been thirsty but when the boys had started to chase her, she had had to drop the water in order to out run them. Now she had neither water nor was she free of her persecutors. The dehydration was starting to affect her for real. Pharmacy was not stupid – she knew the game was over. Thirsty and defeated she started to slow down and before long the boys caught up with her – getting their revange.

The Forest near the Cornucopia on Skull Island
After killing Pharmacy the boys Blaar and Katta parted as planed. Blaar used the entire night to make his way to the Cornucopia. Here Severus was trying to treat his wounded shoulder – where Camiren and James had managed to stab him.

First though was to attack him but something seemed wrong. If Severus was still alive – which he was – he must have managed to kill his attacker even though he was wounded. Even so he had to be a really strong and dangerous opponent despite his wound.

No, a supprise attack was not the way to overcome this tribute. Something Katta found out the worst way when he tried to stab Severus from behind.

The Cornucopia on Skull Island
Still mourning the death of Katta, Blaar did not believe his eyes when he saw James make his way around the Cornucopia towards Severus.

Having seen what happened to Katta, Blaar could not just keep hiding and let the poor boy die like that. Therefore he stood up and ran straight towards the surprised career. But he quickly got serious and reasy to fight.

Raising his sword Blaar lured Severus away from the Cornucopia – away from James. It was clear that Severus' shoulder was badly wounded and Blaar made use of that. He was able to get a few cuts in but nothing deadly unfortunetly.

Blaar was doing good when he made the mistake of looking at the Cornucopia to see if James were still there. That was Severus' chance to strike. The trident speared Blaar in the stomach and he fell to the ground. Blaar knew pulling out the trident would kill him he did his best to keep the trident in place despite the horrible pain. But Severus had another idea.

He placed a foot on Blaar's chest and smiled when he placed a hand on the trident.

"Ready to meet your maker?" it was hard to tell what Blaar felt in the moment. Fear? Anger?

Then Severus fell to the ground next to Blaar. Unsure weather it was some kind of weird joke – and with the pain still unberrable – Blaar kept still.

James ran towards the scene and first then Blaar cought the sign of the knife in Severus' back.

''"Did you?" he asked James who nodded as an answer, "Why?"''

But Blaar never lived long enough to hear the explernation.

Victor Interview
"People of Panem! You know him! You love him! It’s your master of ceremonies Caesar Flickerman III!” introduced a voiceover while Caesar, grand-grandchild of Caesar Flickerman I’s grandchild turned around in his chair to welcome the audience to the interview with the victor of this year’s Hunger Games.

''“He only scored 4. He did not have any sponsors. No one thought he would make it out of the bloodbath alive.” Caesar said with a serious and sad voice – then his hand flew out to welcome the guest, “But he did and he is here tonight. Ladies and gentlemen of Panem. I give you the victor of the 500th Hunger Games, James Dant of district 5.”''

The audience went crazy when the young boy came on stage.

“So tell me, James,” Caesar spoke with an excited voice and the audience went quite to hear him out, ''“You volunteered for the games. Why?”''

“I did it for my family” James said, ''“I did it to get money for my mother and father's treatments. They're in the hospital. Dying. I did it for my sister. Because I want her to have the greatest childhood I can give her.”''

The entire audience started crying when they heard the boy's tragic story.

"And you will! She'll be the happiest girl in the entire world when her brother returns to her," Caesar said and raised James hand into the air, "Ladies and gentlemen, James Dant!"