Mockingjay's Daughter

Chapter 18:

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Chapter 18:

            The bird spiraled down to the ground with an arrow protruding from its head. I walked over and picked it up; it was a plump groosling. I dug a small hole in the ground and placed twigs in the center. By rubbing two sticks together, I lit the small fire, hoping the smoke wouldn’t attract the last tribute.

The groosling cooked slowly. While I was waiting I reread Mother’s letter over and over. Her words were soothing. I poked at the bird and split open its insides. I pulled out the organs and began to eat the meat. Once I was finished, I folded the letter and put the fire out. I grabbed my bag and went off to search for the last tribute.

The corridors of the maze were beginning to heat up. It scorched my feet. I began to sprint down the maze, trying to escape the heat. I slammed into something and fell to the ground. I looked up startled. Staring at me was a boy. He looked like he was about thirteen. He had big green eyes and long blond hair. And his face, he looked like Skylar. I gasped. Then I scrambled back when I saw his sword. I gripped for my bow and locked in an arrow.

“Wait!” The boy said. “Please, I don’t want to die!”

A lodge formed in my throat. “One of us has to and it’s not going to be me.”

“Please, don’t do this,” He said. “I have a newborn sister. I want her to know her older brother.”

Tears welled into my eyes. “I’m sorry, but I have to go home.”

I aimed my arrow for his head. Tears streamed down as face as he grabbed his sword. I remembered him from the training center. His name was Nico. He had scored a seven at training. He had a specialty with knives, not a sword.

I let my arrow fly but Nico dodged it. I narrowed my eyes and took another arrow from my quiver. Then, I saw Nico reach into his pocket. He pulled out a knife and threw it at me. It slashed my arm. I felt an icy chill spreading through my blood.

“A special gift from me.”

I growled at him and aimed at his legs. It hit his left leg and Nico howled in pain. “A gift from me to you.”

The ground beneath me was beginning to really hurt. I did a little dance trying to avoid being on the ground. I wondered how Nico felt now that he was on the floor of the maze. Just then Nico yelled, “The floor is burning me! Help me! I don’t deserve this!”

He screamed out in pain.

“Why do they do this? Damn the Capitol!” Nico shouted.

“I know. Damn them.” Then I shot him in the head.

 So, Mockingjay's Daughter is almost done. I plan on writing a new book that has lots of action in it.  Keep your eyes open for it! I have a few questions for you guys below!

1. Sequel?

2. A fanfic of the Percy Jackson series?

3. Horse book?

Just some thoughts!