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thearena2015-09-28 11:15 am
etcircenses) wrote in thearena2015-09-28 11:15 am
Arena 15: In The Eye Of The Capitol
For the majority of you, this has become a familiar morning routine. Escorts come to pick up their Tributes and Stylists quickly see to setting them up with the bland and thin grey suits, much to most of their dismay. You'll not hear a word said in complaint though. The staff has gotten the threat to them loud and clear. Only the daring will be willing to offer even a mere "good luck". Peacekeepers quickly collect Tributes to send them off into the launch tubes. If you're from the Districts, it may be one of the last things you ever see.
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What everyone rises up to is not much better a sight. It's a war zone out here in every sense. Those native to Panem will recognize the sight before them, having seen it every year in a propaganda tape. The wreckage of District thirteen. The Cornucopia sits at the very center. Offworlders might recognize some of the weapons there, and if not, then they'll certainly be able to spot some familiar scenes far on the outer edges of the arena, perhaps even a beast or two they know well from their worlds.
It's muddy and damp and there's plenty of wreckage to cut one's self upon no matter where it is Tributes run. The Cornucopia tempts the Tributes in for its bloodbath. Districter and Offworlder alike, there will only be one winner.
The gong rings out and a voice announces; “The Arena is now open”. The Tributes are free to make their choice; to run or to fight. The Games have begun.
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By the end of the night, one child from each District will have their face shone up into the sky, the first twelve killed at the Cornucopia. Only twelve to go...
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What everyone rises up to is not much better a sight. It's a war zone out here in every sense. Those native to Panem will recognize the sight before them, having seen it every year in a propaganda tape. The wreckage of District thirteen. The Cornucopia sits at the very center. Offworlders might recognize some of the weapons there, and if not, then they'll certainly be able to spot some familiar scenes far on the outer edges of the arena, perhaps even a beast or two they know well from their worlds.
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It's muddy and damp and there's plenty of wreckage to cut one's self upon no matter where it is Tributes run. The Cornucopia tempts the Tributes in for its bloodbath. Districter and Offworlder alike, there will only be one winner.
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The gong rings out and a voice announces; “The Arena is now open”. The Tributes are free to make their choice; to run or to fight. The Games have begun.
By the end of the night, one child from each District will have their face shone up into the sky, the first twelve killed at the Cornucopia. Only twelve to go...
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He doesn't outright say it but the mechanic is fully aware that this Arena is breaking the Districts' backs and soon something will come to a head. What that is, is anyone's guess but it won't be pretty. Best to hold onto any gratitude while he can...Ermac looks like he could be a good ally to have in the Arena.
"Survivin' on your own ain't always the healthiest, best find yerself someone familiar."
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Why did people insist on being ambiguous? Was the man inviting him to be an ally, or just offering more advice?
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Good plan, Ellis. He's headed back to his usual haunts and away from the City side of the Arena.
"Also, before we part ways, try not to get bit by things here. I'm immune t' the Witch but I definitely ain't to the other viruses in this Arena." Especially the licking monsters that make even H.P. Lovecraft think they're creepy. No need to see this guy turn into a mindless zombie too.
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"We will remember this."
With that matter resolved, he turns and walks confidently back into the city. Once he rounds a corner, he puts his ninja training to use and practically vanishes from sight. He'd been spotted once, and he had no interest in gambling with his life like that again.