An Unexpected Romance [on hold]

Let the 1st Annual Hunger Games Begin!... Part 3

Mitchell and I lay on our stomachs watching for game. When two girls come screaming, running out of the bushes Mitchell and I shoot them simultaneously. In about twenty minutes three cannons were fired, including the two we shot. That leaves us with a total of 8 tributes left. I stand up on the plate form and Mitchell scrambles to get up. "Come on, we need to get to higher ground." I tell him. I hand him my gloves and we slide down the tree. I take careful steps and guide Mitchell to a stack of rocks that looks out over the play ground. I crawl to a spot and he comes up beside me. I point to the rock climbing wall. "John, eighth grade, second placer." he takes his gun and shoots him. He's out. 7 left.

"Brian, freshman, victor." he nods. "I have to get a better angle." I say. I slide down the rocks and press my back behind a large tree. I summer salt to another trees and shoot him three time in the chest. I do the same pattern to return to the rocks.

"Impressive," he tells me.

"Thanks."

"Oh, I was talking about how he almost ducked your shots." he looks forward. Man, I wish this wasn't a no cussing zone! I think.

"Whatever," There is 6 of us left. I'm about to look for more when I hear two cannons go off. And then there was 4 of us. I turn to Mitchell and say.

"Four of us left. This is where we split. I'll see ya on the other side." I get up from the rocks and cartwheel to a tree.

I'm about to think of moving when I hear Mrs. Hal.

"Congratulation to Justice Awl, Mason Lassley, Mitchell Shane, and Lauren Games! You four have survived until this point. We will be having an hour break. The heat is getting hotter and we will ask you to put your guns away. We have bottled water and shade for you." I see Mason and Mitchell come out but Justice is hesitant. I wait for him to come out. After I get a bottle of water I am about to walk to my platform tree when Mason starts. "How did a pretty doll like you make it to the top four?"

"Mason why are you talking in the third person? I mean you might be handsome but I didn't know that you considered yourself a doll." I say in a sweet voice.

"Do I look plastic?"

"Yeah,"

"You have room to talk," he snorts.

"What does that mean, you ba-jerk?!" I shout. I'm about to punch him when someone grabs my arms and holds me close to their body. I look and see Justice frowning at Mason and I. "Get off me." I shake Justice off and walk away.

"We have four hours left, better enjoy them cause your first on my list." I walk around and when I think the cost is clear I walk to my special tree. I scale the tree and lay on top of the platform I make sure that I'm covered. I'll just let the boys fight it out. I start to climb higher until I can see the whole park. If I wasn't in a war I would enjoy the view. I look out across the landscape and see Mason and Mitchell talking. Mrs. Hal comes out and announces the Games are going to continue in five minutes. I fix my shorts and my shirt. I tighten my gloves and reload my gun. I slide down a tree branch and land on the platform. I lay on my stomach and hold my gun positioning it. I hear footsteps coming and I ready my gun. Justice bursts thru the bushes. He looks up and bends over to catch his breath.

"I'm sorry Justice," I call down to him. He snaps up quickly and before he can run I shoot him in his shoulder. He falls to the ground with the force from the paint. I give him a sorry smile and slide down the tree. I run in to my left and don't stop until I get to the playground. I stand trying to catch my breath when Mitchell screams. "Lauren watch out!!" he jumps in front of me and gets shot by green paint. I see Mason and fire three times. I hit him in the chest, leg and shoulder. He falls to the ground. I turn my attention to Mitchell.

"You, okay?" he smiles at my outstretched hand. He takes it and I help him up.

"Yeah,"

"Why did you take that bullet?" I ask him. He smiles at me.

"Well we can't have out little Mockingjay die can we?" I blush a little and push his shoulder. Mrs. Hal emerges from the small shack by the park.

"say. "Ladies and Gentleman, I am pleased to present the first Victor of the first annual Hunger Games, Lauren Games. I give you the tribute from Tenth grade!" ." she says. She sets a metal crown on top of my head.

Mitchell gives me a hug, while Mason gives me a smirk.

"I'll get you next time, kid." he says pulling me. He gives me an awkward hug and releases me.

"Bully, you were awesome!" Justice says to me giving me a bear hug. He picks me up and spins me around. I laugh in his arms and clutch his waist for dear life. When he releases me Mrs. Hal takes us back to the school.

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Well the Games have ended and we have a victor. Do you think it was fair? Did she deserve to win? Should Mitchell have taken that bullet for her? Let me know what'cha think! Have a good day (or night) Love Lauren. : )