The Killing Games

EP13: Thoughts and Prayers

Claire's POV

I feel so dumb. Mostly naive and fooled. There.. a snake in the grass all this time, pretending to care for me. I wish Jenna were here. I had nobody in the house I can vent to. I trust nobody. No one had the connection Jenna and I had. It was authentic, nothing fabricated or beneficial.

The name "Wade" sickened me. I've never had hatred for another human- being like I did for him! He laid his hands on me, he smiled in our face, treated me like his family. He said he would protect me. Jenna, Wade, and I were a team.

Or so I thought..

The terrible image kept running back to me. No matter how many times I shoved it from the depths of my mind. No matter how many times I tried to smile. "Think of something positive " I thought. I had no success. Wades final moments replayed on.

An hour ago, 'The Games ' shady swat team members flooded in the home wearing black suits. They came with few words. "Get back!.. Stand over there!" Things like that mostly.

They entered, whispering around Wades body, even examined it. After a few minutes, scooped him up in a few blankets made of linen. And marched out with the body.

The only thing left to tell the tale, was the horrible bloody mess. The room appeared as though a tornado had hit.

The house silence was rather deadly. The resort home, at its beginning was spiralling full of life, even in the darkest hours. The ten people around made it hopeful.

Only Cody, London, Nikki and I remained. My mind already came to the decision of having to kill. I was a forced animal. Trapped in cage, poked by a stick with something that was inside of me.

This was the reality of it all. 'The Game' had this virus over us. If we didn't play his crooked game. He would kill us himself. From the inside. Without a fighting chance.

I killed my closest friend.. I made it this far.. There's no turning back now..

Cody's POV

"I'm not worried about Nikki" London whispered to me. "Claire is the only one I'm keeping my eyes on.. " London revealed. I stroked at her arm trying to get her calm.

"Claire's recovering from her fight with Jenna,than she got hurt from Wade just now." London added. Focusing with a perfect nail at her chin.

London was so caught up in strategy, I had my mind on something else. "London?" I called softly. She was pacing along our bedroom, caught in her thoughts. "L-london? " I repeated.

She glanced up. "Yes? " She asked. "Listen, we have a alliance but what happens when we finish the other two? " I asked her. I had to toss it into the air. It was something that had been haunting me. I didn't want into hurt London.

I really cared for her..

She strolled my way, resting a hand on my chest. " Oh, Cody.. Let's not talk about that.. I love you, so much. " She blushed. I held her tightly. The cold in my heart, growing warm.

"I love you too, London.. "

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Low murmurs caught our ear. London and I ended up strolling into the living room of the home. We caught Nikki at the sofa. Her face tucked into her knees as she prayed out loud.

I took a seat at the couch, closing my eyes and joined Nikki in prayer. A few seconds later I felt London's presence beside me.

"Please forgive me.. I know I haven't been the best. My father.. I know you might feel as though.. "Nikki paused weeping. "I only pray to you when I really need something.. I'm still learning.. " Nikki shook her head, as if desperate of need. "Please God, lend me your strength." Nikki finished.

I began after Nikki.

"I pray for my mom, dad, and my siblings. All of my family I've let down. I repent for all of the mistakes I've made in my twenty-three years in life. Let my family forgive me for running away, the drama I've caused and the problems I put them in.." I found myself blurting out.

It was a moment of need, forgiveness, and prayer. It felt great to vent, ask the Lord for another chance. I felt like I was going into this with a clean slate.

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The cold breeze brushing against my dirty blonde hair. The wind pushing against my cheekbones. I'm one with the surfboard below my feet, guiding along the fresh blue waters underneath me.

I feel like I'm floating on air.

In this moment I feel free. I can conquer all..

Nikki's POV

I was surprised Cody and London joined me in prayer. We are all at are darkest time. Unknown what will happen to us next.

After the brief prayer Cody and London stood up, and strolled out. A silence following on everyone's shoulder..

Claire was at the sideline the entire time.

"Amen.. " I finished just than. Claire strolled over and sat down. I noticed her gripping at her thigh.

"Still in pain? " I asked Claire.

"Sadly.. " Claire said with a soft sign. "I keep thinking this is all a dream.." Claire laid sideways on the sofa, watching me as she continued. "Do you think its dumb for me? " Claire asked.

I shook my head. " Sometimes I feel that way too.." Claire looked my way after checking if the close was clear. She appeared as if she needed to tell me something.

"Listen.. whatever the next challenge is.." Claire paused. Cody and London are going to have each others back. If we're going to survive..We'll need to work together." She said.

I nodded. It did make sense. "I know.. " I told her. London had her fingers wrapped around Cody. "I tried to warn him " She whispered. " It's just a strategy " Added Claire.

"Well it got her to the finals.. " I said. Either way I do give London props. She didn't do much and managed to make it this far. "That's OK though" Claire began. Playing with her hair as she laid across the sofa from me.

"They will both be going down.. "

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