The 100th Hunger Games- Fourth Quarter Quell

Chapter 20

Carmen POV

After that incident, Crystal has been worried sick. Today,she handed me the rest of the crackers and dried fruit to eat. Including her share.

Then, she knocked me out and went hunting for the Capitol boys. She killed off one but was encountered by Renee and Lux. Lux killed two more. So this leaves us to the final 7.

She heads back though. With blood on her face and hands.

She has no sympathy now. I'm not surprised. Her lover turned on her. And tried to kill her.

So far, my wound is healing alright. The disinfecting cream has ran out and the healing cream is working splendid. However, what is left of the pills are gone. Lux probably took them.

So far, I examine my hand injury. It's healed up but my skin is still quite thin. I still wear the sponsor's gloves and apply cream to it though.

The trident that Lux sent to my knee is gone though. I only remember Crystal pulling out the arrow and the trident. Who knows what has happened with them.

When the stars emerge, I see it. A shooting star. That reminds me of something.

"Good luck then. I'm watching you." I mutter in reply to Renee and Lux.

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Lexi POV (She's a mentor that won Clifford's Games)

I sit outside the Gamemakers room. The sponsors are watching the Games from the room right beside it. I had entered it a few times before I was reminded of my Games. Katniss got m out before I made a embarrassment of myself.

I still remember her exact words.

"Don't. Stay outside till I tell you to come."

I wander through the mindless corridors, trying to recall last year when I had managed to get a sponsor gift down. But this year, my tributes are all alone. All because their brother was my alliance member that I couldn't save.

I still remember every moment. When Clifford was killed. When I retaliated and killed the attacker. These are still fresh in my mind. Katniss told me to get over it. After all, I'm 19. I'm a victor. I can be independent.

As I stroll around, I see Katniss exit the sponsors room. She looks extremely depressed. Maybe that's how she looked when her grandson, Clifford, died in the Games.

Before I can even ask what's wrong, she replies my question,

"Come with me. It's about the twins."

After a long walk, we reach the balcony. It's truly spectacular. With the beautiful sunset.

"Can you remember your Games?" Katniss asks me. This stumps me a little but I reply,

"Yes."

"Good. I need you now." Katniss replies.

"You see, my only grandson died in the Games. Before that, my only daughter got married before she had escaped the palms of the Capitol. She had Clarissa when she was 16. She had Clifford when she was only 18. Finally, she had the twins at a young age of 20. I almost lost her when she was carrying Clifford. Luckily, someone volunteered. Now, the pain is multiplied. I can't stand to see my granddaughters injured. Or in the Games!" Katniss hollers.

"I know. But I can't help. I can't go back in there and see Clifford Lart's sisters dying! It only triggers memories! Memories that turn into nightmares!" I scream back.

But I know she's right. After a pause of silence, I saunter back to the sponsor room. I push open the door. And see all the hideously altered sponsors.

Suddenly.....

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Carmen POV

Just as I see the faces of the Dead, an announcement blares through the arena. It's from President Snow.

"Greetings to all the remaining tributes! Being a Quarter Quell that sacrifices Capitol children, all remaining tributes will be lifted out from this arena. They will have another two days of luxury in the Capitol and will have a slight change of scenery when they get back. Don't forget! There will be a updated interview as well! Oh, and they are allowed to keep these existing weapons of their choice till the next round! Happy Hunger Games and may the odds be ever in your favour!"

What? Two days out of this for the Capitol children? And us? That is heaven.

As I see the hovercraft lift me out of the arena, I cling on tightly to my archer set and say a silent goodbye to this arena. That I could count as a second home.

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