Natural Born Killer

Elias Jacob, 18 years old. District 1. A man, if he wishes hard enough, can change his stars

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Day 3

Location: In the forest

Ally: Malia

Event After helping little ones, Malia and I went to find a place to rest. We found ourself against other tribute and had to battle for our life

Injuries; Whip mark on the arm (healing) cuts on arm, legs and face (healing/starting to disappear), sratch in the face, injury in the leg, drugged with Tracker Jacker Venom

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For the finale my things will be;  Trident, Dao Sabre, the mess kit and a half empty box of matches

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KAN vs B&B

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What now? ||B&B OS

When Malia woke me up, the sun was already high in the sky. It was warmer than usual. She had gone filled our water bottle with fresh water and had cracked iodine in it. While she explain to me how'd she got the tablet, we ate and drank in the safety of the house. Part of me was so proud that she manage to do that on her own. I knew she was feeling weak next to me and was trying to prove the world that she wasn't. I hope she would see with what happen what I felt already; she was stronger than she could imagine. 

«As much as sleeping on a bed was nice, we should move. » I said as we pack our things. «I don,t want to extend my welcome and it's the second morning with birds, let,s not have a third.» She seem to agree even if, I could see, she was reluctant to leave this safe heaven. It took me convincing to actually move. And it was in the threat of the game maker being bored and setting the thing on fire that she finally cross the door. 

«What,s the plan today?» she asked me. I knew her real question was about hunting down other people. I was a career and she knew it. «We are so few.» I say as I lead the way. «If we don,t stumble to someone while finding shelter, the game maker will force us to. So let's just walk okay?» She nod and I smile. She was trying to be courageous and its all I'd  ask. «Let's go.» I finally said as we enter the unknown of the arena

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Maybe you can afford to wait. Maybe for you there’s a tomorrow. Maybe for you there’s one thousand tomorrows, or three thousand, or ten, so much time you can bathe in it, roll around it, let it slide like coins through you fingers. So much time you can waste it. But for some of us there’s only today. And the truth is, you never really know.

Lauren Oliver, Before I Fall (via wordsnquotes)

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Location: On a windmill with an empty doll house

Ally: Malia

Event:After getting attack by birds, Malia and I recovered with the creme Stella gave us. Malia became cold and hard to read which was weird. We found a windmill and she finally blew up. It took me time but I calmed her. At least she is sleepingnow. And me, Im doing the Night watch (queue Jon Snow pun here)

Injuries; Whip mark on the arm (healing) cuts on arm, legs and face (healing/starting to disappear)

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Whomping Willow || Arena || B&B

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  "I’m fine, really. Sorry it was just—" I began to protest as I saw him approach me. The last thing I wanted was to come of as weak. I was clearly the weakest tribute here and crying my eyes out because my district partner, the only thing i had left of home, had died wasn’t exactly showing my bravery. But when he wrapped his arms around me, it was like all words were drained from me. Instead I did what he asked me to do; I cried. 

His chest muffling my sobs as I let out every tear I hadn’t cried in years. I cried until my eyes were dried and all that was left was my body shaking and some sobs here and there. slowly I pulled away and wiped away the remaining tears on my cheeks. “I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.” I apologize which was probably the stupidest thing to do right now as I pulled away. “we should get some rest.”

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I let her cried until she was done.Because she needed to let it out. When she started to calm down, my kiss onne her head were more freaquent, my grip was tighter. I let her pull away, keeping one of my hand on her hips. The other raised her chin. «Hey  look at me.» I waited for our eyes to meet then I kissed her slowly. We haven,t done that yet. But it felt right. I wanted her to understand that I wouldn,t let her down even if she needed to cry. «It,s okay.» I whisper. 

Then I raised up and scooped her into my arm. Her head against my heart. I walk up to the stairs and pput her on the bed. I put the blanket over her. Yes it was colder but the house would keep us a bit warmer without the wind.I could deal with out it. I sat next to her and took one oof her hand in mine. «Sleep princess, you need it.» I kiss each finger before letting her sleep

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Whomping Willow || Arena || B&B

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Before today I couldn’t cry. Not even when my family didn’t come say goodbye to me but now, it was like I couldn’t stop them from flowing. Tightening my eyes and clenching my teeth I try to make as little noise as possible. Now lets add Paches face to the list of faces I see in my dreams. Another reason not to sleep tonight. I hadn’t known Roman well enough to actually cry for him but Pach was a different story. As much as I pried into his personal life, I cared about him. He was the first person to talk to me and not actually judge. He was the first person to accept me. 

When I heard Elias voice I shake my head and wipe the tears from my eyes. Taking a deep breathe I walk towards the couch. “Yeah, I’m fine.” It seemed that lately that was all I was saying: I’m fine. Even though I wasn’t. “we should rest. Take the bed, you’ll sleep better. I’ll be fine down here.”

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She was as find as we were really safe in this thing. Which was not. So I walk downstair slowly and sat next to her. Letting her cry I pulled her into a hug. «It's okay.» I coo. «Cry, you need it.» And then it struck me that it was the reason of why she was acting cold and distant. Why she was barely talking and lying. She was scared and sad and was tryinng to be strong for me. 

I kissed her hair and rock her slowly, silently, letting her tear wet my clothes. My hand were stroking her hair. All she needed right now was crying and a hug. She was doing one of those, I could provide the others. 

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Whomping Willow || Arena || B&B

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I ignore his eye roll and let out a sigh. “Well, you don’t exactly fit in the couch downstairs. Just take the bed and I take the couch.” I reply back as calmly as I could. I may not want to get closer to him but that doesn’t mean I want to turn him against me. I after all still care for him to the point that I’m still here. “Plus, you can have fun with the doll house while I’m gone.” I tease, trying to ease the tension that was clearly in the air. 

Before I could do anything else the anthem begins playing and I rush to the window. The first was the boy from three that I never got to meet but the next elicits a whimper from my lips: Pach. My first friend. The first person I looked up to. He was the brother I never had and now he was gone. The last thing I saw of him was his face in the sky. I try to hold back my tears because I know Elias is right behind me so I grab my stuff and head downstairs not even bothering to see who the third cannon once. Once my feet hit the first floor, the tears fall.

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When I saw the death, none of it surprised me. But i figured I was the only one that way. When Malia gasp in horror I looked at her puzzled. Then I understood. Pach. Her relation with him has been better than my relation with my district partner. If Mika wouldve died I wouldnt have mind. But clearly that wasnt the case for Malia. 

«Malia...» I said tring to put an arm around her.But she was too quick and ran away from the room. I look at her empty place, stunned. It was her tear that got me back to reality. I took a deep breath, not knowing what to do and start to slowly walk down, my heart breaking at the sound of the sobs. «Malia?» I ask when I was in the middle of the stairs 

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Whomping Willow || Arena || B&B

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Biting my lip I try not to smile but in the end I fail. Letting out a chuckle, I nod slowly. “touche.” I replied back before sitting at the edge of the bed. Looking back at him I gave him my most innocent look. “I don’t know what you’re talking about though.” I liked to believe I was a good liar. I had in fact lied to my father face before.

The sun was already setting and a part of me was curious to know who the three cannons that I had heard today belong to. I just hope it wasn’t someone I knew, or cared about. The sofa downstairs looked comfortable enough and plus, I was the smallest of both of us so I stood up. “I’m going to watch the fallen so I’ll bring you your items here so you can get some rest. I’ll take the couch downstairs. Alright, big guy?”

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I rolled my eyes. Well if she wanted to lie. Fine. But i wont pretend it makes me happy. «Nah keep the bed. you know I wont sleep if you do.» I look into my bag to let the towel out. «Its getting cold, you are wet.» Yeah despite eveyrthing i still cared about her. I just didnt appreciate how she was making me think of my brat of cousin who kicked one of my brother out of his own bed so she could have her own room. When we are nearly 10 in the same house, it is rude to do. 

The fallen music rang in the air and I was glad to look up and had a moment to calm down. I knew it was the stress and the fatigue that made me snap at her. But i had enough of her game

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Whomping Willow || Arena || B&B

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"Well, whatever the catch it, they’re not showing it" I reply as I continue looking at the doll house. And I was glad that whatever the catch was in this empty mill wasn’t revealing its self. Letting out a sigh I stand up to find Elias already sitting on the mattress, looking at the sugar cubes and even though jumping into that bed and falling asleep sounded like a good idea and very inviting but I didn’t want to sleep. Not when I would just wake up screaming. I held up my half-eaten apple. "what do you think I’m doing. Plus, I’m not sleepy." I lied but quickly raised my eyebrows. First captain now princess. "What’s up with all the names?"

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I realized I was using nickname just as Mika was doing and this bothered me. So I put the jar back in its place wondering where the Cool Whip. I guess I,d never know now. Because the chance of seeing my old partner were slim and I bet we wouldn't talk anymore. I sigh at the thought of Roman talking with Raf. He was just delaying the inevitable Maybe he just knew all along e was about to die. Well... his six  proved it. «What,s up with the change of attitude.» I said. «And the bad lies» I could see her fighting to sleep. It has been a long and hot day after all. 

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Whomping Willow || Arena || B&B

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Letting out a sigh I enter glad nothing attacked us because I am pretty sure I would not have the energy to fight it off. I was looking around that I almost didn’t catch the bag Elias threw me and before I could even protest he was already walking up the stairs. Calming my thirst I grab the third apple in my bag and follow him up the stairs, my whip at the ready. “I like apples.” was all I stated before looking around the room. The place looked odd; like if someone had once lived here. It almost reminded me of my room, specially because of the doll house—except the one here had no dolls. “there’s nothing here” which I guess was a wrong guess but I was too tired to explore anything but even then, I walked towards the empty doll house and crouch down to get a better look inside “did they forget to make the dolls or something?”

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The sun was almost out. The temperature was getting lower and lower. I knew those place were always tricks, but honestly it was better than the ground.  «Nah, I bet there,s a catch somewhere. » I said sitting on the matress. Iit wasnt as rotten as I,d expect. «Eat and try to sleep a little. We should stay here for the night.» I said, knowing its going to be a sleepless night once more for me. I grabbed the jar looking at the sugar. «I mean it,s better here than any place right princess?» my last word was half sarcastic

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Whomping Willow || Arena || B&B

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The windmill you found is empty, offering you shelter and a place to sleep for the night. As you walk in, you find a couch and a chair, a small dining table in the center of a small kitchen. The stairs leading upstairs are narrow but clue you in that there’s more to see. Thinking about staying?

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I enter the windmill, saber risen trying to let Malia be grumpy on her own. I scouted the arena then came back outside. «it,s clear. » I said to here. «I need to go upstairs t investigate but got sit down on the couch in there, you are about to faint. You are pale as a ghost.» I said as I enter back. «And eat.» I said. I tossed her my bag, grabbed my saber and walked upstairs to investigate. 

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Whomping Willow || Arena || B&B

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I was panting by now that I didn’t even protest or move when he kissed me by my temple. I simply nodded. I knew I was in good shape so I had no idea why every muscle in my body felt like jelly at the moment. Maybe it was because I had just crossed a damn river and honestly if we ran paths with Pach I would definitely tell him this.

My eyes were already scanning the area and noticed that we had just arrived at even a bigger and thicker forest than the one we left. Wiping my brow I took a step away from him even though his hand rubbing my back felt good. “Yeah. Lets keep moving. I want to find shelter before the sun sets.” I said ignoring his joke. Right now the last thing I wanted to do was get even more close to him and in the end maybe even up having to see him get killed. After Romans death I realize that Shamus had been right; I couldn’t handle this so I guess I was taking the easy way out. Not get closer to anyone. Letting out a sigh, I begin walking into the forest having no idea where I was going.

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I frown at her coldness but nod. Putting my hand in my pocket, I followed her in the forest. We got deeper and the silence was harder on me than Id expected. I tried not t get this bothering me by naming each member of my family. It put me back in focus; even if I adore Malia, I was here for good reason. 

«What are we looking for captain.» I said after nearly two hour of walk. Only our steps and the movement of small animals. I was getting tired of walking without purpose. She was weird and cold and I hated it. 

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Whomping Willow || Arena || B&B

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At least he could swim. Pushing my fear to the side I grab my items and follow him towards the river. Biting my lip I take a deep breathe before stabbing my trident into the river and taking a step in. Elias was strong and he could swim therefore he was getting through this faster. I on the other hand, was taking my time. My heart was beating rapidly and I could feel the current tugging at me, churning my stomach as I swallow back my small meal. Clenching my teeth I force myself to keep going. digging my heels into the water as I kept using the trident as an anchor.

Looking up I nod, not trusting my voice to speak and also because I was afraid that if I open my mouth my two apples would make an reappearance. My hand that was holding onto the trident was shaking by the time I reached midpoint. Either by now my face was flush or all the color had been drained from me. And even though I was oblivious struggling I refuse to get any help and by the time Elias was already on the other side I was still in the water. Moments later I manage to make it to the other side and let out a sigh, finally opening my mouth. 

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Looking at her crossing was painfull and I just wanted to jump and help her. But I saw in her eyes her plea to do this on her own. Maybe she needed to prove something to herself. So I look at her, encouraging her and pulling her out of the water as soon as I could lock my hand on hers. I made her sit down and catch her breath. «You did well.» I said kissing her temple. 

I looked around. There wasnt much new things right now but maybe further there will be something. «The good thing is, now we are refresh from all the sweat!» I try to joke stroking her back soflty

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