A Million Fireflies | A Hunger Games x KOTLC Fanfiction

Chapter 7

It all happens so fast -

Reacting quickly, Biana swiftly grabs Keefe's bow from his hands and an arrow from the sharpened pile and, without hesitation, she releases the sharp-tipped shaft aimed right at my face. I don't have any time to think. I duck down to dodge the arrow and hear it whistle by, feeling the rushing current of air zoom over my head.
Suddenly unbalanced, I fall five metres from the tall tree and land on my back with a steady thud in a patch of long grass.
My head is spinning, my emotions running wild. A mix of fear, surprise, anger, and adrenaline shoot through me - but before I can get up I find Keefe looming over me, blocking my way.
I feel something hard and sharp pressuring against my neck and then realise Keefe's hands are gripping the hilt of a long shiny blade. I can feel him trembling as he holds the sword against me.
Fitz jumps to Keefe's side, his own two hands steadily wielding a dagger, and Biana has the bow still aimed at my head. 

I can't see far because I'm still lying down in the long grass - which is starting to itch against my bare skin - but I don't dare breathe, let alone move to scratch my neck.

Keefe looks at Fitz uncertainly. The teal-eyed boy grits his teeth uncomfortably and glances at me. I must appear completely terrified - which I am.

He squeezes his eyes shut for a second and then nods at Keefe. He doesn't dare make eye contact with me again.

My gaze darts back and forth between the three tributes. No one has said a word since I had fallen from the branches, and the silence is unbearable.

After what seems like days, Keefe slowly lifts the sword, his fingers slipping on the handle as he shakes with fear.

I open my mouth to plead but I find myself unable to speak, unable to breathe, unable to think. My throat dries uncomfortably. I am utterly helpless.

Wow. This is it.

I've failed.

I let everyone down.

I think of Edaline and Grady watching back at home. Of Dex when he sees my face in the sky tomorrow. I know for sure that all the cameras are on me right now...

Taking one last deep breath, I close my eyes and let a single tear slide down my pale cheek.

I just hope it's over quick.