The 100th Hunger Games- Fourth Quarter Quell

Chapter 39

Crystal POV

I can't move. No matter how much I try, I can't. I had never studied anything medical in my life. Healing wasn't my specialty. It was hunting along with Carmen. I can't heal myself.

Ashley screams in pain as I see her body electrocuted. I know that we will die if antidote isn't sent fast. Just then, a jolt of pain goes through my body. I yelp in pain. It's excruciating to feel. Jolts of smaller energy flows through my bloodstream, sending pounds and pounds of jolts in me.

Suddenly, a silver parachute falls into my hands. I attempt to open it with the slightest movement of my hand, succeeding in the end. It pops open just as another spark of pain runs through me. I screech. It's worse than the blood rain.

In the parachute is a silver bottle with some blue liquid.

This should be the antidote. This is it.

Ashley receives the same bottle with the same liquid amount in it.

"Crystal, this is the antidote. You just have to put it into your mouth. You and Ashley can survive! Go for it! You have two minutes!" The note is signed out with K.

My fingers refuse to move. Stuck, I look at Ashley. She looks back with the most innocent eyes,as if sending a message and mouths,

"Can you move?"

Suddenly, I zip out of this world. I feel like Lux. My voice is controlled with my actions. I can't talk. I can't move. I'm the Capitol's puppet. I can't do anything.

Tears stream down my face. Why torture us like this? Is this true entertainment? How is this good? Poverty? Hunger? And now this?

Just then, I see someone running up to us....

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Carmen POV

I'm on the edge of my seats, worried and scared. Lawrence is right behind me. Tears have stained my face. My eyes are puffy from the tears. I can't take this.

Crystal has been shocked various times. How much does the Capitol want to torture them? Isn't this enough?

Suddenly, a tribute runs up to them, with two spears in his hands and pushes the antidote into Crystal's mouth, forcing her to take the antidote. Her movements are more steady and she manages to get up. Just as that happens, the tribute whispers something that couldn't be picked up on Camera. The tribute dashes after that, leaving Crystal with Ashley.

Tears stream like a never-ending waterfall. I stand up with Lawrence and decide to leave the room. I can't take it anymore. I can't bear to see the ones I love hurt.

I might seem like the most selfish human being on Earth, but I rather die than see this. Abandon life for peace. I would rather do that.

However, just as I manage to walk into my compartment, a burning thought condemns me. What did that male tribute say to her?

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Crystal POV

All I hear is one word before I manage to move again.

Shoot.

My fingers finally can move. I shake my leg, as if it has gone numb. I get up, tired and drained of my energy. It felt like being electrocuted over and over again. But what I'm confused on is the word.

Shoot? What do you mean? My brain train on the two bows' memories strung around me a few hours ago. 

A sweet smell perfumes the air. Lux. Lux. He's talking. Not damaged at all. He looked like the guy I had fell in love with more than a week ago. Tears stream down my face. Lux.

My brain fights for my attention. It's not real, it's not real. But my other side pulls at me, in an attempt to convince. It's like devils fighting for attention, dragging me over to the dark side. Where I'm blindly convinced that Lux is there, waiting for me with the warmest of arms and sweetest of lips. With the most magical voice that has been miraculously given back.

It's not true. Crystal, it's not real.

Ashley awakes up, still struggling without the antidote. She croaks something that I don't understand. My thoughts don't see her as top priority. But my head turns. I shift my head. But all I hear is this word.

Help.

She's gone. She could be gone in seconds. I need to help.

I position myself up. Confusion overwhelms. I place the bottle to Ashley's mouth and all I hear is a mumble of a thanks before she succumbs to a peaceful sleep.

Just as I manage that, the aroma plays in my head. Lux. Carmen. Ashley. And suddenly, I just fall into a deep slumber, not sure if this is real. Or fake.

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Carmen POV

Just as my leg steps in. Lawrence comes into in the room with me. He passes me tissues and I gladly accept them.

"I can't lead this, Lawrence. Rebel leader or not, I won't and I can't. Crystal must survive or I don't." I mutter with my tears streaming like a river down my face, dripping down my face.

"You'll be fine. Sometimes, you seem so distant. I can't help you in this. I'm sorry." He replies.

"Then, leave. I rather be alone with this." I mutter with tears that sting my face. Agony overtakes me.

"I can't le-"

"JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP! NO ONE UNDERSTANDS. NOT EVEN YOU." I screech.

Just then, somehow, something presses against my lips. I embrace this for a moment and suddenly, time stops. He is mine. I am his. No one can take our places.

It doesn't matter how much I hate him or love him. All I feel is comfort. Comfort. Warmth. Love. That's my drug. I need these things. I crave it. 

My tears melt from my face. He wipes them with his bare hands, worn and tired from me.

"You'll be fine,"

"Don't fight it."

"Stay."

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OKAY, #CARENCE. SHIT I THINK IM ADDICTED TO #CARENCE. OH WELL! THAT'S ME :P

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~carcarlolz