The Runners: Positivity

Chapter 7

Chapter 7- Kitty

"Hello my trainees!" Rowan, or Miss Noble yells happily, "I have the results of who will be taken to the Kingdom for further training, and then be put into next years Labyrinth. As you all know, our last female Positive from Sector 5, Bree Wolfe, is favored to win, and we hope to see her return! But now... It's time to find out which 4 Trainees will be taken for further training!"

The tension in the room is so thick you could cut it with one of Petra's knives. Positive fives all look around nervously, knowing that for four of them, this could be it. Meanwhile, the level threes don't care, and the fours can't wait for their turn, next year. But you, well, you've performed like a three would in their fourth year of training... So you might get picked. Not very likely.

"Remember! Trainers, you will come up with your trainer if they are picked, and will also join them in the Kingdom. Good luck and good fortune to all!" Rowan's second in command, Casei, says, eager for the day when Rowan dies so she can take over.

"Thanks you Casei. Now, our four trainees. First, Raini Hawk, Positive level 4, Age 18. Congratulations." Rowan says slowly, and Raini walks up.

Raini has jet black hair, grey eyes, and pale skin. Her expression is eager, like she's looking forward to her time in the Labyrinth; of course she is, she's been training for 8 years.

"Our next female trainee is... Vegas Spurr! Positive level 5, and 14!" Casei screams.

Vegas is a petite little girl with dirty blonde hair, brown eyes, and tan skin. She is wearing a mask of calmness, and looks fine, but her eyes tell a different story.

"Our first male trainee is... Austin Fox, Positive 4, age 20!" Miss Noble yells happily.

Austin has short, black hair, relatively pale skin, and, like Vegas, has brown eyes. Anyone can tell he's fine... He'll be a real contender.

"And lastly, Minor Weave!"

You gasp, and block out anything else Casei says. Minor is a 13 year old boy, who lives in the house next to you. On your days off, when you weren't training, he'd come over, and you'd talk for hours, about anything. Minor would help you train, tell you where everything was, he was like your best friend here. Besides Feyth, of course. But you haven't seen Feyth in ages, you live on different streets, train in different places, have different friends. And besides, while you're busy training and become stronger, she's sitting in training, not doing anything. She'll just drag you down.

"That's a wrap for our Choosing this year! Give it up for Raini Wolfe, Vegas Spurr, Austin Fox, and Minor Weave!" Rowan says, leading all the Runners off the stage.

"You are dismissed." Casei nods at the crowd, and it slowly starts to trickle away, towards the door.

But not you. You sink to the ground, tears streaming down your face. Closing your eyes, you hear all the footsteps fading away, and think about Minor's horrible fate. Why him? It couldn't have been August? The 24 year old killing machine? How was he not picked? And how was Minor? The people in the Kingdom would really pick a 13 year old boy with a Level 6, over a 24 year old man with a Level 5? Really? They want to see a 13 year old die? You hear a foot tapping on the ground.

"Come on dear, you can't just sit there all day." Heather says.

You haven't seen her since lunch, nearly 7 hours ago, and she looks way different than how she looked before. Earlier, she was in some Yoga pants, and an athletic t-shirt, with her hair in a loose ponytail. Now, her hair is down in waves, passing her shoulders. She's wearing a black dress that stops just above her knees, and black Converse, an old, vintage brand of sneakers. Heather's bow is slung over her shoulder, and she's clutching several arrows in her hand.

"Let's go. It's a tradition to play a game with the picked trainees; the trainees pick who they want their partner to be, and the requested person cannot refuse. Guess who picked you?" Heather grabs your hand and pulls you up, "Minor."

The two of you walk for a couple of minutes, and pass your cabin, but Heather pulls you into the house, insisting you change. Now, you're in black jeans, a red tank top, black leather jacket, and knee high lace up boots. Since Heather has deemed you ready, you continue your journey to the unsaid place where this game is taking place.

"Stop," Heather sticks out a hand, stopping you from walking forward into a thick forest, "Stay here."

She puts her hand on a tree trunk, and the outline of the tree turns blue, lighting it up. Instantly, a path appears, a winding, dirt road.

"Let's go." Heather says, flicking her hair over her shoulder.

You follow her, and take in the nature around you. These trees seem to be evergreens, and you frequently get needles in your hair. Snow litters the ground, animal footprints everywhere. A little fox's tail disappears into a hollow, birds barely chirping.

"Heather... Are we there yet?" You ask.

"What?!" Heather whirls around, snapping at you, "Are you complaining? In the Labyrinth, you can't complain! Or else you'll die! Is that understood?! Yes? Good. Now walk! Now!"'

"I'm sorry. I just-" You begin.

"Yes, I know you're sorry. And I'm sorry too. Little Vegas, you saw her, right?" After nodding, Heather continues, "Well, I have a sister. And that sister has a daughter. And that daughter has a disability, and only one friend. That one friend is Vegas. And now, Vegas could die, okay? And I could never live with it if my nieces best and only friend died."

"Oh..." You look at her in deep thought.

Vegas or Minor, only one can come out alive.

Author's' Notes

Heyo!

It's Kitty with another chapter of Positivity! Sorry that this chapter is so short and wasn't uploaded sooner. I was at Disney (=D) and Theeny was at camp. Like the cover? Go look at SavvyinPink's cover shop! Also, go follow JustandLoyal! He's writing an awesome Harry Potter story, and and you won't regret reading it, especially when it's big on Wattpad! <--- Believe me, it will get big.

Bye for Now!

-Kitty <3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEAWEED BRAIN!!! THEENY IS GOING TO MAKE BLUE FOOD (Cupcakes- Hopefully...)! =) #DaughterofAphrodite

Hi Everyone,

Theeny here! I'm back from camp! Sorry that Kitty didn't publish when I was gone. *cough**cough* But she's finally lived! (Drank Butterbeer) Anyways, next chapter will be up soon.

Love and Thanks,

Theeny

P.S. It's Percy Jackson's birthday. Hehe. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you,

Happy Birthday Dear Seaweed Brain,

Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay guys, sea (I'm so puny) ya'll later!