𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄; The Hunger Games

Fatal Souls (Day 1: Bloodbath)

     The platform beneath me, lifting me into the arena comes to a complete stop as I smell a tad bit of fresh air, I'm not even sure if the air is fresh, or artificial.

My eyes begin to blink rapidly as I am blinded by the bright, beaming sun above me. I hear no ocean water, but I hear the chirping of birds and roaring loud crickets.

    As I stand on my pedestal, I glimpse at my surroundings to see if I could find Tate, but I don't, instead I see Haven from 9 to my right, and Rowan from 12 next to him. I then look to my left, I see Yolana from 5, and Volt from 6 next to her.

There's a ginormous hill in-front of us. The hill was too big so I can't see who's around it. I get distracted by the arena surround us.

     We seem to be lined up in a circular formation below the Cornucopia (surrounding the Cornucopia).

     The Cornucopia is on top of a hill that's about 35 feet tall, and covered in of tall grass that has stair-like sections through the circular formation, that are also in a circle (layered like a wedding-cake). Surely I'll see more of the arena once this bloodbath gets over with.

     We have to climb up these stairs of grass to get to the Cornucopia. They probably put Tate on the opposite side of the hill. This arena must be based on old 'Vietnam rice fields' but I'm not sure, I rarely even studied the different arenas. There are Multiple tall hills and mountains behind me in the distance, along with deep a forrest. I faintly hear a river flowing somewhere from behind me. Hopefully it's fresh water.

     "Let the 56th Annual Hunger games begin, and may the odds be ever in your favor!". An announcer commands as a count down immense.

     The countdown is projected in the sky by a neon blue hologram as it starts from '00:59'. I look up again just to count how many steps there are to get to the Cornucopia. Seems to be about 9 large stairs-like hills leading to the middle, where the Cornucopia is.

    As the countdown gets down to '00:20'. I get into a running stance, looking at the steps, making sure I don't trip. I look over at Volt who's shaking horrendously, breaking a sweat already. "10...9...8..." I ball my fist, ready to eliminate anyone that gets in my way. "7...6...5...".

     Rowan looks over at Haven with a strange look on her face as he gulps, immediately looking away from her. "4...3...2...". I Look over at Volt who's staring at me, probably planning to stall me from getting a weapon, which I cannot let happen. I look deeply into his eyes with a death stare, he immediately looks towards the hill with a fearful look upon his face. I turn my head slowly looking up the hill. "...1".

       The gong rang as Volt, Yolana, and Haven try to quickly climb the first step of the hill. I notice Volt shoving Yolana down the 1st step, causing her to be delayed behind the rest of them.

       I jump off my pedestal onto the 1st step, making my way onto the 2nd step, as some of the other tributes are still on the 1st step. I quickly climb the remainder of steps. I notice Rowan moving quicker and quicker. I look over at her as I begin to rush up the hill. I get 9th step where the Cornucopia stands. I make it up before Rowan does. Once I surface onto the field, I check my surroundings for any potential threats as the sun shines intensely onto the Cornucopia as it reflects a bright-gold light. I squint my eyes, trying look for a sword or any weapon I can get my hands on.

I spot Spark (from 5) running straight into the opening of the Cornucopia as I take a closer look to see Stout standing in the opening, holding a pack of knives, waiting for desperate tributes.

     Spark stares at Stout. Stout gives him a murderous grin. Spark screams as Stout throw a knife into Spark's face, killing him. Stout takes his knife out his face, cleaning the blade off with the sleeve of his jacket, flicking any remaining blood residue off.