RueRose's Second Hunger Games

First off, I'd like to thank everyone who submitted tributes for my first Games and made it possible to write it. Second off, I'd like to dedicate this to Cath, Sarit, and Cassady. Without you guys, I would be nothing. Third, I would like to thank everyone who read and liked my Games, even if they didn't submit tributes for this. And finally, I'd like to dedicate my second Games to the wonderful Primrose1444. Her Games were amazing, and I am sad that she quit, but we all have to do what we have to do, you know?

All of the tribute spots have been taken. Sorry to those who missed out! Better luck next time!

The Tributes
District 1:

Male: Nicholas Chung- $1,300

Female: Kourtney Rodriguez Stabbed by Olga Gnorshnoff, 11th place.

District 2:

Male: Brass Sater- $1,300

Female: Trifle Woods Stabbed by Ruby Steiner, 23rd place.

District 3:

Male: Regulus Arcturus Stabbed by Olga Gnorshnoff. 20th place.

Female: Nyota Klatergoud- $1,300

District 4:

Male: Kai Waters- $1,300

Female: Brooke Stream Bombed by Head Gamemaker Kath. 16th place.

District 5:

Male: Cedar Lark- $1,300

Female: Everest Tinder Shot by Olga Gnorshnoff. 12th place.

District 6:

Male: Ruby Steiner Stabbed by Brass Sater. 15th place.

Female: Liesel Hammerman Stabbed by Brass Sater, 24th place.

District 7:

Male: Rowan Winter Stabbed by Everbloom Blossom. 17th place.

Female: Tree Summer-$1290

District 8:

Male: Marko Flame Shot by Regulus Arcturus. 21st place.

Female: Olga Gnorshnoff- $1,300

District 9:

Male: Sam Jones Stabbed by Rowan Winter. 18th place.

Female: Spring Howards- $1,300

District 10:

Male: Copper Manard- $1200

Female: Madison Garton Shot by Olga Gnorshnoff. 14th place.

District 11:

Male: Coca Aqualille Stabbed by Olga Gnorshnoff. 19th place.

Female: Everbloom Blossom Killed by acid rain. 13th place.

District 12:

Male: Ridge Hillsong- $390

Female: Quinna Archipelago Stabbed by Rowan Winter, 22nd place.

Sponsoring
Here's how sponsoring works. Each tribute gets a grand total of $1,000 at the start of the Games, but each day they manage to stay alive $300 is added onto their total. You are only allowed to sponsor your own tributes. Here's a list of items you can buy:

Weapons:

Knife- $100

Fifteen arrows- $150

Spear- $200

Bow with 15 arrows- $300

Trident- $500

Vial of poison- $520

Food and Water:

Empty bottle- $50

Small pack of crackers- $75

Fruit of your choice- $100

Iodine- $150

Bottle of water- $200

Basket of bread from your tribute's District- $200

Soup of your choice- $400

Feast (contains some fruit of your choice, vegetables of your choice, meat of your choice, two baskets of bread from your tribute's District, and two bottles of water.)- $1,500

Other Essentials: 

Note from a friend, family member, or mentor.(When writing the note, keep it no longer than four sentences-the dear and from lines don't count.)- $10

Thick pair of socks- $25

Sweatshirt- $50

Thin blanket- $100

Two bandages- $200

Sleeping bag- $200

Winter coat- $300

Thick blanket- $300

First aid kit- $400

Night vision glasses- $500

Tent- $600

Backpack that contains five bandages, a first aid kit, a note from home, a bottle of water, three packs of crackers, a thin blanket, and a winter coat- $1,500

Medicene- Depends on the kind.

Important People
Mentors:

District 1:

Cayden Jemmings. (Background- District 3 mentor during the first Games, fought for the Capitol during the Dark Days.)

District 2:

Elladora Harrison. (Background- District 2 mentor during the first Games, fought for the Capitol during the Dark Days.)

District 3:

Destiny Bow. (Background- Victor of the first Games.)

District 4:

Sirius Jackson. (Background- District 8 mentor during the first Games, fought for the Capitol during the Dark Days.)

District 5:

Rhiannon Andrews. (Background- District 5 mentor during the first Games, used to own a gym in the Capitol.)

District 6:

James Hale. (Background- District 6 mentor during the first Games, fought for the Capitol during the Dark Days.)

District 7:

Derrick Segovia. (Background- District 7 mentor during the first Games, was going to be a Peacekeeper but decided to be a Games mentor instead.

District 8:

Elyse Kerr. (Background- Fought for the Capitol during the Dark Days, was a Peacekeeper when the first Games were going on.)

District 9:

Seth Baker. (Background- District 9 mentor during the first Games, helped devlop the muttations for the Dark Days.)

District 10:

Jenner Riddle. (Background- District 10 mentor during the first Games, helped devlop muttations for the Capitol during the Dark Days.)

District 11:

Ivy Carter. (Background- District 11 mentor during the first Games, is the daughter of the District 11 mayor.)

District 12:

Davey Buckley. (Background- District 12 mentor during the first Games, used to work at Rhiannon's gym.)

President:

Ruerose

Head Gamemaker:

Kath. (Lunarit will be back for the third Games.)

Gamemakers:

Jayme

Luis

Cassady

Liz

Faye

Alex

Cam

Henry

Will

Brenna

Emily

Hannah

Hermione

Snaile

Gale

Benett

Cade

Mollie

Noah

The Careers:

Brass Sater (District 2 Male)

Olga Gnorshnoff (District 8 Female)

Former Careers:

Nicholas Chung (District 1 Male, got kicked out.)

Kourtney Rodriguez (District 1 Female, died.)

Trifle Woods (District 2 Female, died.)

Marko Flame (District 8 Male, died.)

The Arena
The arena this year is shaped like a bomb. There is a thick forest surrounding a meadow. The Cornucopia and the tribute tubes are in the meadow. A little spring runs through the arena, forming a little lake just north of the meadow. Each part of the arena (minus the meadow and the lake) are sepearted into sections. You don't know that until it is too late. Once everyday, Head Gamemaker Kath bombs one section of the arena. Ten minutes before the bombing, the area is isolated from the others so no one can come in and no one can come out. After the bombings, the section cleans up and reopens itself. The arena is split apart into twelve sections.

Chariot Rides
District 1:

The District One chariot is silver and adorned in diamonds. Nicholas is wearing a silver shirt and black pants, while Kourtney is wearing a silver minidress. Kourtney is wearing black boots and her hair is in a ponytail. Nicholas is barefoot. Music blasts from the chariot and Kourtney and Nicholas are waving at the crowd, to the beat of the music. Some members of the crowd begin to clap along with the music. Kourtney and Nicholas grin, knowing that they have gotten at least a few new potential sponsors.

District 2:

Brass and Trifle are wearing outfits made out of various metals. They are both throwing fake knives into the crowd. The words "District Two- The Champions" have been inscribed into the knives. They even throw a fake bomb in Head Gamemaker Kath's direction. Kath rolls her eyes but is secretly pleased. FINALLY some tributes who seem to love bombs as much as she does!

District 3:

The District Three chariot comes out and Nyota is wearing bronze-colored face paint and a bronze-colored dress. She is sitting still, and appears to be deep in thought. Regulus is wearing a pair of overalls and a brown long-sleeved shirt. He is carrying various pieces of wires and a screwdriver. He pretends to work on Nyota while the crowd watches, bored.

District 4:

Brooke is wearing a purple shirt and a green...mermaid's tail? The crowd does a double take, just to confirm that Brooke is, indeed, wearing a mermaid's tail. Kai is wearing a white shirt and a blue mermaid's tail. The chariot is a clear glass, revealing a fish tank inside. A variety of fish swim around. The crowd claps their approval. Kai and Brooke look at each other and smile, then begin to wave at the crowd.

District 5:

Everest is wearing the same dress that Briar had worn the previous year, however it is blue, not pink. Her blonde hair has been done up in a loose chignon, with daises woven into it. Cedar is wearing the same outfit that Flare had last year. The chariot looks the same. The crowd looks on, wondering what they were doing. After all, they couldn't have been that out of chariot ideas.

District 6:

Ruby is wearing a black tuxedo and Liesel is wearing a long white dress. The chariot has been painted white, however splashes of black also appear. One horse is white with black spots, while the other is black with white spots. Liesel is carrying a black book and Ruby is carrying a white book. The crowd understands that the theme is black and white, but they are unaware about what this has to do with their District.

District 7:

Rowan and Tree are wearing green woodcutters' clothes. They are swinging fake axes at anyone in site. "Needs more bombs." Head Gamemaker Kath sighs. The chariot has been painted to look like dirt. The crowd is very unimpressed.

District 8:

Marko and Olga are dressed in clothing made out of various pieces of fabrics.The chariot has been painted silver. The crowd laughs as they realize that it is supposed to be a sewing needle. Marko catches Olga's eye for a minute before looking away. The crowd wonders what that was about.

District 9:

In the District Nine chariot, Spring is wearing a black minidress and Sam is wearing a black shirt and cargo pants. The chariot has been painted black, and the horses are black. When the chariot moves away, the words "District Nine" have been splattered in black paint behind them.

District 10:

Copper is wearing a cow print shirt, cowboy boots, and jeans, while Madison is wearing a black shirt and a leopard print skirt with leopard print heels. The chariot has been painted green to look like grass. The crowd sighs of boredom.

District 11:

When the District 11 chariot comes out, Everbloom is wearing a green minidress and green leggings. Her hair is in a braid, with ivy weaved through it. Coca is wearing a toga made entirely out of ivy. The chariot is painted green, and looks like it is seeping with venom. The whole audience laughs when they see that the chariot is supposed to be poison.

District 12:

The horses pulling the District Twelve chariot are usually white, but coal dust was dumped on them. Quinna is wearing a black dress. Ridge is wearing a miner's outfit. Behind them, the chariot leaves a trail of coal dust which reads "Quinna and Ridge- The Real Champions of Panem."

The Interviews
Kourtney Rodriguez: In Kourtney's interivew, we learn that she wasn't born in Panem- in fact, she was born in Cuba! Kourtney explains that her mother was offered a job in Panem that would make her family rich, and they took it. Kourtney then goes on to say that she has two sisters, one of which teaches her how to use her heritage to her advantage. The other one taught her to be as smart and athletic as she can be. Finally, Kourtney says that she is fluent in Spanish. The buzzer sounds, and Nicholas is called up.

Nicholas Chung: In Nicholas' interview, we learn that, like Kourtney, he wasn't born in Panem. Nicholas reveals that he was born in China, but his family had to move to Panem due to overpopulation. He says that his father has tuberculosis, and he always has to be careful to make sure that he doesn't catch it. Because of this, he thinks that he is able to know just when to attack. The buzzer rings, and Trifle is called up for her interivew.

Trifle Woods: In Trifle's interview, we learn that ever since the Games were announced two years before, Trifle has been hard at work, training. Trifle also says that this is easy for her to do, as her parents are rich, and she has no siblings. When asked about life at school, Trifle reveals that she is mildly popular. When asked what her favorite part of the Games will be, Trifle laughs and says that her favorite part will be killing everyone and winning. ''With a bomb? ''Head Gamemaker Kath silently wonders. The buzzer rings, and Brass is called up.

Brass Sater: In Brass' interview, we learn that he has trained for the Games since they were announced. He also says that he has two older brothers, Iron, who is twenty-one, and Steel, who is nineteen. He says that they helped him train for the Hunger Games, especially during the first Games, when Steel was still able to be reaped. When asked about life at school, Brass laughs and says that he's the "cool" kid at school, and all the girls like him because he is so strong. The buzzer rings, and Nyota is called up.

Nyota Klatergoud: In Nyota's interview, we learn that her family is rich, as her mother became the mayor of District Three two months before the reapings after the old one retired. When asked about her school life, Nyota says simply that she has a few friends, but not many, and has led a pretty normal life. When asked about the arena, Nyota says that she's good at first aid. For the rest of the interview, Nyota and Helios Gold, who is doing the interviews, sit in silence. The buzzer rings, and Regulus is called up.

Regulus Arcturus: In Regulus' interview, we learn that Regulus used to aspire to become a Peacekeeper. He says that he was admitted into the Peacekeeper training program, and plans to use that to his advantage. When asked about what it was like to train to be a Peacekeeper, Regulus opens his mouth, but shuts it after President Ruerose glares at him. He says that the information is confidential, and he can't share it with the general public. He says that before the training program he used to live with his parents and brother. When asked about his family, Regulus says thatt he doesn't want to talk about them. Before Helios can pressure him into it, the buzzer rings and Brooke is called up.

Brooke Stream: In Brooke's interview, we learn that she comes from a very wealthy family, and that her token, a heart-shaped necklace, was given to her by her mother. When asked about her school life, Brooke says that she has a large group of friends, however she has a best friend named Bay. When asked about her skills, Brooke says that she's a pretty fast runner. The buzzer sounds, and Kai is called up.

Kai Waters: In Kai's interview, we learn that he, like Brooke, comes from a very wealthy family. He also says that he's very popular in school. When asked about the arena, he says that he will not be joining the Careers, and wants to ally with Brooke. Brooke nods, but she can't say anything, as her time is over. When asked about his skills, he says that he's good at throwing knives. The buzzer rings, and Everest is called up.

Everest Tinder: In Everest's interview, we learn that Everet lives with her father and her little brother, Peak. We also learn that her father works a lot, so he isn't around most of the time. She says that she is teaching Peak to hunt for dinner. She then goes on to say that her best friend, Elk, is trying to teach her how to use a bow-and-arrow, but she she isn't the best at it. She says that Elk volunteered for a twelve year-old that had been reaped, but Cedar, her current District partner, volunteered for him. The buzzer sounds, and Cedar is called up.

Cedar Lark: In Cedar's interview, we learn that he lives with his parents, his two older brothers, and his two younger sisters. He says that he had volunteered for Elk to keep Everest happy. He then proceeds to say that he met Everest when he was fourteen- they had been assigned to work on a project together. He says that he promised Elk to protect Everest and get her home safely. When asked about his skills, he says that he's good at finding edible plants. The buzzer sounds, and Liesel is called up.

Liesel Hammerman: In Liesel's interview, we learn that when she was ten her mother sent she and her little brother to District Six where it was safe. When she was on the train, her little brother died in her arms. The crowd begins to tear up a bit after hearing this. She says that after the Capitol bombed her street, she was the only survivor, and her loving foster parents died. The crowd begins to cry after hearing this. The buzzer sounds, and Ruby is called up.

Ruby Steiner: In Ruby's interview, we learn that when Liesel moved into his neighborhood they became friends. He also says that when he was fourteen he was allowed to train to be a Peacekeeper. He says that while training, the Capitol accidentally bombed his street. Everyone but Liesel died. The buzzer rings, and Tree is called up.

Tree Summer: In Tree's interview, we learn that she works at her dad's lumberjack company. She then goes on to say that she teaches twelve year-olds about survival in the wild. When asked about her District partner, Tree glares at Rowan and states that she doesn't like him and hopes that he dies. Helios shakes his head, as he has never seen such an intense dislike between two tributes before. The buzzer rings, and Rowan is called up.

Rowan Winter: In Rowan's interview, we learn that he steals money from people in his District and is also the District executioner. He also says that he's secretly a spy, pretending to be a begger. Tree has to resist the urge to shout "EVERYONE KNOWS!" He says that he and the mayor get along well. When asked about his skills, Rowan says that he's good at hiding. The buzzer rings, and Olga is called up.

Olga Gnorshnoff: In Olga's interview, we learn that for the most part she is a normal girl, however she has killed before, as revenge. She says that her sister was killed at the reapings for being different by a lot of people from school. She takes out a picture of her sister and shows it to the crowd. She says that even though she isn't from a Career District, she acts like a Career and is capable of being a good one, which is why she joined up with them. The buzzer rings then, and Marko is called up.

Marko Flame: In Marko's interview, we learn that he lives with his father, however his father is always drunk. He says that he has always had to get food for himself, since his father doesn't feed him. He says that his mother died when he was eleven, which makes a few members of the Capitol audience sniffle. He says that because he has nothing to go back to, he wants Olga to win. He says that he allied with the Careers because he could do well in the group, and Olga had allied with them. The buzzer rings, and Spring is called up.

Spring Howards: In Spring's interview, we learn that she lives in a poverty stricken family. She says that both her parents work fifteen hours a day to try to provide for their family. She says that she has a younger sister named Melissa whom she loves. When asked about life at school, Spring says that she is very popular and has many friends. She then gets quiet, and says that the day before the reapings she broke up with her boyfriend. The buzzer rings, and Sam is called up.

Sam Jones: In Sam's interview, we learn that he lives with his parents and little sister, Trina. For a minute, he begs Trina not to kill herself if she dies. He knows that she will, but doesn't want her to. Some members of the Capitol crowd don't want Trina to kill herself either, but most of them don't really care. Helios decides to change the subject and asks Sam about school. Sam says that he has a few very good friends at school, but he's not very popular. The buzzer rings, and Madison is called up.

Madison Garton: In Madison's interview, we learn that she lives in a fancy house in District Ten with his parents. She says that she doesn't usually go outside. When asked why her teeth are so sharp, she says that she once carved them with a knife. Madison refuses to say anything else about her personal life, so Helios asks about her skills. Madison says that her special skills include hiding and biting. She says that she isn't interested in allying with anyone, and wants to work alone. The buzzer rings, and Copper is called up.

Copper Manard: In Copper's interview, we learn that girls always fell for him back in District Ten. Nyota rolls her eyes. He also says that he's used to getting what he wants. He won't stand a chance, Trifle thinks smugly. He then goes on to say that any girl that allies with him will be extremely lucky. A few of the younger girls in the Capitol crowd stare jealously at the female tributes. Copper then goes onto say that he will win without having to lift a finger. Before Helios can ask him what he plans to do, the buzzer rings, and Everbloom is called up.

Everbloom Blossom: In Everbloom's interview, we learn that she lives with her parents, five older sisters, six older brothers, and one younger brother. Her entire family works most of the day in order to earn money so they can eat and continue living in their house. She says that she had another older brother named Gravel, but he died nine years prior to the interview. She says that her older eighteen year-old sister, Tulip, tried to take her place, but Everbloom got one of her brothers, Calcite, to hold her back. She says that her youngest brother, Gravel Jr., is dangerously ill with a sickness that is new to District Eleven and that she wants to win to get help for him. The buzzer rings, and Coca is called up.

Coca Aqualille: In Coca's interview, we learn that he has three sisters and is the only male child in his family. He says that he and his sisters, Lillac and Rose, work in the trees, harvesting fruits. His sister, Lavender, works in the vegetable patches. Coca says that he's the second youngest, Rose is the youngest, and Lillac is the oldest. He says that when he was nine his father went to work in the fields and never came back. He says that he wants to find his father, and if he wins he can find him. The buzzer sounds, and Quinna is called up.

Quinna Archipelago: In Quinna's interview, we learn that she is fast and good with pick-axes. She says that she has a few wonderful friends at school, and her family is merchant-class level. She says that she's kind of fast, but Ridge knows that she's really fast and is just being modest. The buzzer rings, and Rige is called up for his interview.

Ridge Hillsong: In Ridge's interview, we learn that he's been mute since birth and speaks using sign language. Everyone is happy that Helios is able to understand sign language so he can translate what Ridge says. We also learn that he lives with his parents, who are coalminers, in the Seam. He says that he can fight with most weapons. When asked again about his homelife, Ridge says that he likes it, and wouldn't trade it for the world. The buzzer rings, and the interviews are over.

Day 1- The Bloodbath
"Ladies and gentlemen...let the second Hunger Games begin!"

Sixty seconds later, Liesel is running towards the Cornucopia. She figures that she can grab some things that she needs and then go hide in the woods. She grabs the biggest pack she can find and picks it up.

Brass sees her, and throws a knife. It hits her in the back, and she falls, dead. He rushes over to retrieve the pack and takes it back to the forming Career group.

Ruby had watched the death of Liesel, and was enraged. He quickly makes a silent pact to kill Brass. He picks up a knife, and throws it at Brass. It misses him, and hits Trifle instead. Trifle falls to the ground, and within a few seconds she is dead. The Career pack quickly turns on Ruby, and Brass runs after him.

Brooke, Kai, and Quinna decide to use this distraction to their advantage. Kai and Brooke run towards the Cornucopia first, and grap a medium-sized bag full of food. They run away into the arena, and no one seems to notice them. Quinna, figuring she'll get lucky, sprints to the Cornucopia and picks up a small first aid kit with a pack of crackers in it. She then runs off into the woods.

Rowan spots her. "Allies?" he asks.

Quinna shakes her head. "No, sorry."

"Fine, be that way!" Rowan spits at her, before stabbing her in the heart. After she dies, Rowan picks up the first aid kit and runs off.

Regulus is the last to hit the Cornucopia. He notices that the Careers have set up camp nearby. Marko, Olga, and Brass are setting up a tent. Regulus grins as he picks up a gun that he found. He shoots Marko in the back.

"Marko!" Olga screams. She notices that he fell. She turns, and sees Regulus. She rushes at him, and before Regulus can shoot, she stabs him in the stomach with a sword.

He falls, dead. She rushes back to Marko.

"Olga..." That is the last thing he says before he dies.

Olga stands up. She's not one to cry, and doesn't want to start then. She raises a knife, and throws it at the nearest non-Career, who happens to be Coca. Everbloom notices and raises the long sword that she picked up at the Cornucopia, ready to stab Olga, when she notices Rowan in the woods. Figuring that it's a lost cause, she runs away, ready to kill Rowan. Rowan spots her, and approaches her.

"Allies?" he asks.

Everbloom, taken by surprise, nods.

"Alliance?" A voice says. Everbloom and Rowan whip their heads around to look at where the voice came from. Sam is standing by a tree. "Well?"

"Sure," Rowan says.

"I was asking Everbloom."

"Well in that case..." Rowan raises a knife and stabs Sam.

"Rowan!" Everbloom rolls her eyes.

"What?" He asks innocently.

"I'm pretty sure he was joking."

"He's dead. Too late."

Everbloom stabs Rowan in frustration with her long sword. Realizing what she had done, she quickly picks up the first aid kit and runs away with it.

"Uh, Kath?" Gamemaker Jayme asks. "Didn't you have plans to bomb the arena today?"

Head Gamemaker Kath glares at Jayme. "I forgot, okay? I'll do it tomorrow."

"Procrastination is bad."

"I'm procrastinating on killing you."

"Procrastination is a good thing."

"Don't worry, I have something lovely planned for the tributes tonight." Head Gamemaker Kath grins. "Now back to work!"

---

When the cannons begin to boom, the alive tributes know that the Bloodbath is over. Kai counts the cannons. Eight. Eight tributes dead on the first day. The Capitol seal appears in the sky, and the faces of Trifle, Regulus, Liesel, Rowan, Marko, Sam, Coca, and Quinna. The seal reappears, followed by the Capitol anthem. It fades to black.

Brooke yawns. "What a long day."

Kai nods. "See you in the morning?"

"See you in the morning.

Day 1 Deaths- 8
Liesel Hammerman: Brass Sater

Trifle Woods: Ruby Steiner

Quinna Archipelago: Rowan Winter

Marko Flame: Regulus Arcturus

Regulus Arcturs: Olga Gnorshnoff

Coca Aqualille: Olga Gnorshnoff

Sam Jones: Rowan Winter

Rowan Winter: Everbloom Blossom

== Day 2 ==

"Good morning, tributes!" Head Gamemaker Kath's voice rings throughout the arena. "Today, we're going to play a little game. In an hour, I will set supplies down in the meadow. You will have half an hour to make your way to the meadow before the supplies are gone. And if you don't, I'll bomb you. But wait! There's more! Only eleven tributes can grab supplies! If more do, I'll just bomb you all! Have fun!"

Ridge sees a silver parachute falling to the ground in front of him. He rushes over to it and opens it up. Inside is a sweatshirt, a spear, two packs of crackers, a knife, a first-aid kit, and a note. He grins of happiness because he has so much stuff, thanks to his nice sponsors. He opens one pack of crackers and begins to eat. He now has enough supplies to live off of without heading to the Cornucopia, but he remembers Head Gamemaker Kath's warning. He shrugs, then opens up the letter. It's from his family, telling him that he's doing a great job and that they can't wait for him to come home. He smiles, opens up the first aid kit and puts the note and crackers in it. He puts on the sweatshirt, as it is starting to get cold, and grabs the kit, spear, and knife, before running off towards the meadow.

---

Tree sees a silver parachute floating towards her branch, and towards the ground. She quickly grabs it before it can reach the ground, alerting the Careers of her presence. She opens it up, to find that it contains a note from her mentor, Derrick Segovia. It instructs her to stay in her tree, and watch who actually shows up to the meadow. She nods, to show him that she understands it, before folding it back up. As she strains her neck, she sees the first few tributes arriving- Nyota comes from one end of the forest, and Copper comes from another, reading some letters. The letters were fanmail from many adoring females across Panem. Tree figures that he'll be an easy kill, and shakes her head in sadness. She couldn't kill him from where she was, but if she could just figure out a way...

---

By this time, Section 5 of the arena is deserted- well, almost deserted. Brooke and Kai remain in this section, walking towards the meadow.

"I can't take this anymore." Kai leans against a tree, and falls, slowly. "I'm tired. Can't we just die already?"

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Brooke stares at Kai, horrified. "No, we can not 'just die already. We're going to have to fight. And we're going to win." She takes a deep breath, and starts to sing.*

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">They think that we're finished

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">They think that we're done

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">They think that it's over

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Their battle is won, HA!

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">They think we're finished

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">But we aren't through

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Stop and think, Kai

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">What would your parents do for you?

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Your parents never gave up a fight

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Your parents stood up for what is right

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Well, now it's our turn

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Our turn

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Make a joyful sound

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">The Capitol is going down!

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">We must unite, so we can fight

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Turn the battle around

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Time's running out

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">It's time to shout

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">The Capitol is going down

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Can't you feel a fire burning?

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Now it's time to be a man

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Ahhhh

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">We won't be pushed around anymore

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">We'll be a force you can't ignore

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">We'll be an army for the rebels

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">The rebels

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">We must unite

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">So we can fight

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Turn the battle around

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Time's running out

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">It's time to shout

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">The Capitol is going down!

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">We must unite

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">So we can fight

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Turn the battle around

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Time's running out

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">It's time to shout

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">The Capitol is going-

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">We must unite

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">So we can fight

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">The Capitol is going down!

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Somewhere during the middle of the song, Kai had gotten back up and continued to walk. Kai had just passed out of the sections, and Brooke was about to, when...

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">"Cue the bombs."

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Head Gamemaker Kath's voice rings out through the Games headquarters. She couldn't have someone attempting to start another rebellion! One had just ended! In a matter of seconds, the section of the arena that Brooke is in gets bombed.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Kai has to cover his mouth to keep from screaming as he runs towards the Cornucopia, as the sound of Brooke's cannon firing rings out through the arena.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">---

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Ruby slowly approaches the Career set-up. He has to sneak past it to get to the Cornucopia. No one sees him...except Brass. Brass lazily picks up a knife and walks behind Ruby. He stabs him in the back, and before Ruby can look at his killer, Brass runs back to the Career camp. Ruby's cannon goes off, and the other Careers congratulate Brass on a job well done.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">---

Madison quickly arrives at the meadow. She runs towards the Cornucopia, as she wants to get it over with, and reaches for some food. Olga spots her and, desperate to kill someone, she takes out a bow-and-arrow that the Careers picked up and shoots her. Madison falls, and using her last bit of strength, looks around for her killer. Olga gives her a sweet smile, before her cannon sounds.

---

Everbloom, in a moment of a what-is-best-for-me thought, had decided against going to the Cornucopia.

And now, Head Gamemaker Kath thinks, she is going to pay.

"Cue the bombs!"

"Um, Kath?" Gamemaker Jayme asks. "We're kind of on a limit of bombs you can use in a day. Um, you kind of...passed the limit."

"What?" Kath is outraged. "Fine. Cue the acid rain"

---

A scream.

Everbloom sees the acid rain begin to fall, heading towards where she is. She knows that there is no escape.

She smiles one last time, for the cameras, as the acid rain burns her body, and a cannon sounds.

---

An hour passes with no deaths. The Careers try to shoot people, however nothing works.

Until Olga finds her next target.

Cedar and Everest are the only alive tributes who haven't grabbed supplies yet.

"I'll go," Everest says. "You stay here. I'll bring back some supplies for both of us."

Cedar shakes his head. "No. I'll go. It'll be easier for me."

Everest opens her mouth to protest, but Cedar shakes his head again. She sighs. "Fine."

As Cedar grabs supplies, Olga stares at Everest. She knows that if she sends an arrow towards Everest and misses, then Everest could find her and kill her, however she knows that she must give it a try. She readies her bow, and shoots.

The arrow finds its target.

Everest screams, and Cedar drops some of the supplies that he is carrying and rushes towards Everest. Olga decides not to attempt to kill him and risk him seeing her. She climbs down carefully, and hides.

Everest's cannon sounds, and Cedar cries quietly. He knows that he has to leave, however, before the Capitol hovercraft comes to pick up her body. He looks around for her killer, but sees no one. He rushes into the forest, his hands carrying supplies, and thinks of Everest.

---

Nyota looks into the sky as soon as she sees the Capitol seal appear. She looks at the faces that appear. The faces of Brooke, Everest, Ruby, Madison, and Everbloom show up. Seal, anthem, then it fades to the night sky.

Nyota wearily sets up camp for the night. She is ready for the whole thing to be over, however she knows that she must fight if she wants to win.

And she wants to win.

Day 2 Deaths- 5
Brooke Stream: Bomb

Ruby Steiner: Brass Sater

Madison Garton: Olga Gnorshnoff

Everbloom Blossom: Acid rain

Everest Tinder: Olga Gnorshnoff

Night 2
Olga looks at the sleeping forms of Nicholas, Kourtney, and Brass, and sighs. It is her turn to guard the Career camp, and she hates it. She would rather be sleeping. But...

''This is the perfect time to kill someone and blame it on someone else! But who should I kill, and who should I frame? ''Olga thinks to herself. Then, she has it. She picks up a knife, and slowly, slowly, walks towards where the other Careers are sleeping. She sees her empty sleeping bag, and smiles. She walks over to Kourtney's sleeping bag, and slowly lifts the flap, so she doesn't wake her. She lifts the knife, and stabs her, before diving into her sleeping bag, and hiding the knife.

Kourtney wakes up with a scream, which wakes Nicholas, who rushes over to her. Then, her cannon goes off, waking up Brass. Olga pretends to wake up then, too.

"Nicholas did it!" Olga shrieks, pointing at where Nicholas is.

"No!" Nicholas shakes his head, alarmed. "I didn't!"

"Weren't you supposed to be guarding the camp, Olga?" Brass asks Olga.

"I was." Olga nods. "But then Nicholas woke up, and told me that he'd take the rest of my shift and all of his shift. I agreed, and I went to sleep. Obviously, Nicholas just wanted to use this as an excuse to kill us all- and he started with Kourtney!"

Brass nods. This answer seems to satisfy him. "We should kill Nicholas. For Kourtney."

Olga nods in agreement. "For Kourtney."

They run after Nicholas with their weapons, so Nicholas picks up his cane sword and charges at them. Olga is about to stab him, when Brass says, "Wait. Nicholas, if you leave now, we'll let you live."

Nicholas nods, and runs away.

"Brass!" Olga whisper-yells at Brass. "I can't believe you just did that!"

Brass shrugs. "Eh, well. It's not that big of a deal."

"Yes it is! Now I'm tired, so you might as well guard the camp for the rest of the night."

"Fine," Brass snaps, as Olga puts her weapon away and gets into her sleeping bag.

It's going to be a long night.

Day 3
Will start soon.