Hunger Games 2

Aimée was obviously shocked when she heard what she did. "Oh my gosh. I can't believe I said that," she said, and she ran a hand through her hair. She was sure that her face was red by then. "I am so sorry. Thank you for taking me home though," she said, and she looked down at the ground. How could she be so stupid! Jaxie? Saying that he was pretty and had a funny nose? Okay, the nose part was right but pretty?

Noah was a bit scared when he placed the knife on his neck, but out of instinct, he placed his own knife on Sawyer's neck. He was sure that he could't do it, but maybe he could fake it. He could pretend that he could do it. He knew that he was weak though. Felix looked down at Astrid, and he nodded. "Yeah," he said, and he pulled out a knife he had. He noticed her wince. "Astrid, we need to get you some help," he said.

Jaxon shook his head and grumbled, "I am not pretty, that's what you can girls or a wedding cake. Not a bad ass like me." He then smirked lightly, and Dayton just shook his head. "Good thing Willow isn't here. She would have a hernia if she heard you cuss," he muttered, rolling his eyes. Jaxon just chuckled before he leaned back. "But you are welcome. Do you really not remember any of it?" he asked, tilting her head curiously. He wondered how much she may actually remember from the night before.

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Sawyer smirked ever so slightly. He knew Noah was scared. "You know," he began as he pressed the knife a little harder on Noah's neck. "The biggest difference between you and I isn't weight, height, or muscles. No, it is the will to kill. And Noah Sherwood, you are too scared to do it. You are too scared to kill someone," he muttered, glaring at him. Astrid was biting back the pain the best she could. When Felix spoke, she shook her head. "We can't just leave Noah," she refused. She wanted to help him, but it hurt to even take one step. So how was she supposed to fight?

Aimée rolled her eyes. "You are anything but pretty," she said with a small smirk. She laughed along with Dayton, but then she remember. "Oh no! I promised Willow that I would come and pick her up to see you. Oh my gosh. She must be so disappointed," she said, and she kissed Dayton's cheek. "I will be back soon," she said before running out of the room.

Noah knew Sawyer could see right through him. He was going to have to man up and do it. He had to be like his father. His eyes hardened, and he glared at him. "Who says that I don't? My father had it. So did my grandfather. It runs in my blood. Don't be so quick to underestimate me. It may be the last thing you do," he said before he quickly stabbed him. Felix was about it speak, but then he heard the sound of a knife cutting flesh. His eyes widened, thinking that it was Noah.

Jaxon rolled his eyes and pretended to do a hair flip. "You are right. I am flawless," he said with a small smirk. Dayton shook his head and muttered in response, "Says the guy with a funny nose." Jaxon smirked slightly. "My nose is hilarious, but jokes has nothing to do with flawlessness," he defended. Dayton arched a brow at Aimee's words and called after her, "Well bye then! Love you too, babe!" He chuckled before he redirected his attention to Jaxon. "Sometimes I wonder why you weren't held back with me."

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Sawyer glared at him and laughed in his face. "Are you so sure?" he asked in a snap. The pride slipped away the moment he was stabbed. Anger replaced the shock, and he was about to slice the knife across Noah's neck. Astrid's eyes widened. "No!" she cried out, and the pain was momentarily forgotten as she moved to push Noah off of Sawyer. In the process, she did her best slash at Sawyer with her sword.

Aimée rode as fast as she could to go and get to Tyson's house. She was going to have to buy the kid so much ice cream to make up for it. She sighed when she finally arrived, and she ran to the doorsteps and knocked on the door. Hopefully she wasn't crying or anything. It would break her heart.

Noah knew what to expect. In the last few moments, he took a look at Felix. He was asking him to do the impossible just like he had done, and do it quick. The poor guy didn't deserve it, but it came with the job of being tied to the Sherwood's. Noah managed to move, but just not in time. The knife slip across part of his neck, cutting him open. As he fell to the ground, a cannon fired, signifying the fall of a tribute. That was the end of Noah Sherwood. Or was it?

Willow was riding on Tyson's back as he walked around the room as a way to entertain her. When Aimee hadn't come, she had been upset, and Tyson did the one thing he knew how to do. He distracted her. She let out a squeal of excitement when she heard the door. "That might be Aimee," she said as she dropped down from Tyson's back and raced to the door. "Hey!" she greeted her, throwing her arms around her waist.

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Astrid fell to her knees, half in pain and half in shock. She could feel the tears welling up, but she had blink them away. She couldn't believe it. It couldn't true. She dropped down beside Noah and reached out to take his hand. "No," she whispered. "No, no, no, no," she refused. This was all her fault. This was her plan in the first place, and now Noah was dead. It wasn't enough that Piper was dead, but now Noah too? She was rendered into speechlessness.

Aimée smiled brightly when Willow came and hugged her. Well, at leat the kid wasn't mad at her. She knelt down and hugged her back. "Hey, sorry I didn't come this morning. It's a long story," she said, and she kissed her head. Tyson probably already knew. "But I'm here now, and it's time to go see Dayton. He missed you a lot," she said with a smile, and she picked up Willow. She took a glance at Tyson. "Is it okay if I take her?"

Dimitri was watching back at home. He was crying and screaming. His son was dead. "No!" He screamed, slamming his fists on the ground. His little boy was gone forever. He needed him more than ever. "Why?" he said simply. He was on his knees sobbing. Noah of all people didn't deserve it. Felix's hand was shaking as he held the bloody knife. He managed to sync the death of the other tribute to when Noah fell. "Noah, get up and stop playing dead. This isn't over, and we need to fix that wound of yours," he said, and Noah's eyes opened. Instead of placing his hand on his wound, he reached up and kissed Astrid before saying with a chuckle,"I'm not dead."

Willow shrugged and said, "It's s'okay. Ty played with me." She nodded towards Tyson, who simply waved as he took a seat. Carrying around a kid was more work than it looked. Tyson nodded and muttered, "Please, take her. I don't know how much longer I will last giving her a piggy back ride." He chuckled and took a sip of water. When he wanted to bond more with Willow, he hadn't exactly had that in mind. Willow grinned and said, "Okay, let's go!"

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Lindi had refused to watch the games. She couldn't bare to see her son go through that. She just did her best to be there for Dimitri. She raced over to him when she heard him scream, and her heart dropped at what she saw. "No, this isn't real. This can't be happening," she refused, taking Dimitri's hand in hers. Astrid was fighting back the tears, but the confusion hit when Felix spoke. She was about to say some rude words, possibly along the lines of, You idiot, why are you talking to a dead corpse! But instead, she said, "You idiot, why are you-" She stopped when Noah opened his eyes. A frown slipped onto her face, and she nudged Noah away. "You butthole, it would have been nice for you to fill me in instead of playing mind telepathy crap."

Aimée laughed a bit when she saw Tyson. She could only guess what he was doing. "I'll bring her back later," she said, and she carried Willow to her car before setting her inside. She was hoping that Jaxon would be gone by the time that she came back. "So were the wearing Tyson out?" she asked with a laugh. She sort of felt sorry for him. He tried so hard but only got the short stick.

Dimitri held on to his wife tightly, and he cried. All he did was watch the games non stop. He needed to see his son live, but he wouldn't get that. A mixture of the low amount of food, water, and the shock finally got to him, and he passed out. Noah gave her a small smile, but it didn't last long. His neck hurt, and he was bleeding pretty bad. Plus it hurt to breathe. "Felix, help," he managed to say. He was obviously struggling to breathe, and it didn't look like he was. Felix's eyes widened, and he started to rush through the supplies, trying to find something to help him.

Tyson waved and called after her, "Better yet, don't bring her back!" He was only kidding, however, and Willow just stuck her tongue out at him. Willow buckled up once in the car and grinned slightly. "Eh, maybe a little bit. But that is what the fun is all about," she said with a grin. She tilted her head to the side after a thoughtful moment. "So how are you and Day?" she asked with a cheeky grin.

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Lindi hated this; she hated to see her husband like this. She hated to see her son dead. It was when she realized that he wasn't dead that she stopped crying. However, just as she was about to point it out to Dimitri, he had passed out. She worriedly dropped down to his side and called the ambulance. Astrid let the slight anger go when she noticed that Noah was starting to have bad effects from the wound. She quickly scooted out of the way to let Felix work his magic. She could feel the pain of her own wound seeping back in, but she honestly couldn't care at the moment. Noah had to be fixed first.

Aimée laughed, and she rolled her eyes. "You are so mean," she joked. When she asked about her and Dayton, she smiled. "We are good. Why do you ask?" she asked her curiously. She wondered why she seemed so keen in their relationship. Maybe it was just Willow. She was always nosy. She started to drive, and she looked at the time. Maybe Jaxon would be gone.

After about ten minutes, an ambulance came by. They took Dimitri away, and one of the medics looked over at Lindi. "Can you tell me what happened to him?" Felix was rummaging through the supplies, but he couldn't seem to find anything. He finally found some gauze. He ran over to Noah and pressed it to his wound. Astrid, hold it there for him," he said. He raced back to the pile. A few moments later, he came back with a needle, string, and some painkillers. "Noah, I am going to have to knock you out since there is no sedative," he said, and before Noah could say anything, he hit him in the head with the hilt of his knife.

Willow shrugged and cracked a small smile. "I learned from the best," she replied with a cheeky smile. The smile faltered at her answer. "Oh...well yesterday...you two seemed...different," she replied, lacking any better words. There just seemed to be an extra layer of tension than she was used to. She wanted to be sure that everything was settled between them. Back at the hospital, Jaxon stood and muttered, "I better get going. I have to babysit." Dayton arched a brow. "Maddie?" he inquired. He already knew. He found the guy so odd; for someone who acted so tough, he had a big soft spot for kids. Jaxon only simply nodded and waved before heading out.

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Lindi was attempting not to panic; she was going to have to explain what happened, at least where the medics could understand her. "He...he passed out. He hasn't been eating, or sleeping, or doing much of anything besides watching the stupid games," she replied before the tears spilled down her cheeks. So much for composure. Astrid bit her lip nervously as she did as Felix requested and held the gauze. She was hoping it would be over with quickly. At Felix's words, she opened her mouth and began, "Don't you think there is a..." Her words were cut off when Felix hit him. "Felix! What if you gave him a concussion?"

Aimée smiled and rolled her eyes. She sure was a different kid, but she liked her. When she noted them being a bit off yesterday, she sighed. "Yeah, we haven't been on the best terms lately, but everything is okay now," she said, and she soon reached the hospital. She got out and looked down at Willow. "I have been meaning to ask you this. Why exactly do you look up to Dayton and I?"

The medic nodded, and he wrote it down. "Thank you ma'am. I think you are in a bit of shock too. Let's get you to the hospital," he said before he guided her to another ambulance. Felix looked over at her when she spoke, and he sighed. "Well then I guess I will deal with it later," he said, and he started to stitch up the wound. He hated this for Noah, but it was going to have to happen.

Willow nodded once and let that sink it before sent a toothy grin her way. "Well good thing you two worked it out. I like you both, and I'm not picking sides," she stated. Then, in a lower voice, she added, "But if I had to, I would pick you." As Aimee asked her a question in turn, she tilted her head and thought it over. "Because you two aren't afraid of what people think, especially Day. And you both still protect the people you care about, even though you haven't had a good life." She shrugged and hopped out. "Now let's go see Day!"

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Lindi could only nod. She was trying her best not to worry too much, but it was impossible not to worry. She let out a breath and tried to calm down the best that she could. Astrid stayed by Noah for a while, holding his hand. But eventually, it got too much for her. "I am going to keep watch," she told Felix, before she stood and made her way to the entrance of the Cornucopia. She wished once more that Piper was still around. She would have cheered her up in such a Piper way. She would have told some jokes or crazy stories.

Aimée smiled down at her, and she was a bit shocked when she heard why she looked up to them. The answer sound so...mature. What grade level did the kid read on? She quickly followed her into the hospital, and she went to Dayton's room. She sat down in his seat and smile. "I think Willow should be a philosopher when she grows up," she said with a small laugh.

The medical took her to the hospital. Once they got there, he directed her to Dimitri's room. He had a feed tube in him. "Are there any other family members that should know about him?" he asked. Even the TV in the room was playing the games. The channels couldn't be changed and they couldn't be turned off. Once Felix was done, he walked over to Astrid and put an arm around her. "I know I'm not Noah, but if you need anything, tell me," he said. He needed a distraction from Piper.

Dayton glanced over when Aimee and Willow walked in. Willow shook her head and smiled shyly at the two of them. "Ty kind of likes to teach me a bit....extra. I don't know, he's smart so he thinks he should make me read...well history," she wrinkled her nose. She didn't have a love for history like Tyson did. Dayton shook his head and muttered, "Want to help me out?" He ruffled Willow's hair, and she stuck her tongue out at him as a response.

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Lindi had to force herself not to look at the screen. She was scared to even look. What would she find? "Yes, yes," she whispered as she tried to calm her breathing. "My daughter Peyton," she began and bit down on her lip. "And his father and mother," she listed off, then paused once more. "And Ann Ledger," she finished. Astrid was staring at her sword in disgust. The games was becoming a nightmare. She just wasn't sure what to do. She looked up when Felix came over and offered him a weak smile. "I will," she whispered, then paused. "He isn't going to die, is he?"

Aimée laughed, and she smiled lightly. "History can be a cool subject. You know, I am living with one of the big people that is in Tyson's history book," she said, and she sat down. "Plus Dayton needs a tutor really bad," she said with a small smirk, and she kissed his cheek. She was just glad that they were happy again. Plus he said that he would at least try.

The medic nodded, and he came back a few minutes later. "They have all been contacted. They should be here soon," he said, and he left the room. Felix sighed, and he looked at the ground. "Do you think that this was the right choice? I mean, shouldn't we be searching for the end of this arena. I mean, there is no way that it can go on and on forever," he said. There had to be an end. It wouldn't make sense if there wasn't.

Willow tilted her head as she sat on the edge of Dayton's bed. "But it gets boring," she muttered in response. She just didn't click with history as well as Tyson; she hated hearing about things over and over again. Dayton rolled his eyes and smirked over at Willow. He then shook his head at Aimee's comment. "I am not being tutored by a seven year old," he muttered. Willow quickly cut in, "I am eight." Dayton rolled his eyes once again and suppressed a smirk. "Sorry, an eight year old."

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Lindi nodded and called after the medic, "Thank you!" She turned and took Dimitri's hand in hers. She should have known something like this would happen. He always worried too much over the people he cared about. Astrid stared down at the ground; she clasped her hands together and shook her head. "Even if we could get out, how would we? It's not like we can walk right away. They wouldn't make it that simple," she pointed out. She wanted to get out as much as Felix did, but what was the possibility?

Aimée thought for a moment. She could understand her. She used to hate history. She never understood why they had to learn it. "What subject do you like?" she asked her. She did want to know a bit more about Willow. She was different than most kids her age. "Is math your thing? if it is, I can't help you," she said.

A few minutes later, Aspen rushed in with Ann. He gave Lindi a quick hug and bit his lip. "How is he? What happened?" he asked. He was worried to death about his son, but he had to come see Dimitri. Felix thought about it for a few moments. "I guess we will have to find out. We need to fight back and stop letting this just happen," he said, and he looked back at Noah who seemed to be waking up a bit.

Willow leaned back against the wall and crossed her ankles. "Well I do like English...," she began, shrugging. English was one of her best subjects. "But I like science too," she added on, shrugging again. She cracked a smile before she murmured, "I hate math. History is better than math." She then paused to think it over. "What do you like?" she asked curiously. Dayton listened to the two of them talk and arched a brow; he just shook his head and leaned back as easily as he could.

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Lindi brought her attention to Aspen when he came bounding in with Ann. She returned the hug before she turned to Ann and gave her a hug as well. "He hasn't been taking care of himself well enough...," she whispered, biting her lip. "He passed out," she continued, sighing worriedly. Drake arrived only a few minutes later, and he sighed as he took a seat. "How bad is it?" Astrid nodded slowly as she let it sink in. She then smirked slightly as something dawned on her. "You of all people are suggesting this, and you aren't even much of a fighter," she murmured, before she stood and went to see Noah.

Aimée smiled lightly when she spoke. "I like English too. I think my dad got me into it. He used to read me bedtime stories all the time. I remember once I asked him to read me a chapter book, and even after I fell asleep he continued reading until the whole book was done," she said, and he sighed to herself. Oh did she miss her dad.

Aspen sighed, and he looked at the ground. He had been watching the games too, but he was more set on finding his son. Sure, Felix was an odd one, but he was still his one nonetheless. He was going to find them and stop them. Felix thought about what she said for a while. The games had changed him, and not in the good way. Noah smiled up at Astrid. "Hey," he said, but winced. It hurt to talk or do anything. "The painkillers are right beside you," said Felix.

Willow listened to her and smiled slowly over at her. "Ty would read to me.... But it was usually history," she said, sighing. But it had always been fun all the same. For a long part of her life, she was all he had for a father figure. Dayton reached out and placed his hand over Aimee's. He honestly couldn't imagine losing someone who was close to him. However, he could tell that Aimee missed her father all the same.

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Lindi dropped her gaze to the tiled floor. She finally murmured, "We have to get them out of there." She hoped Dimitri would wake up soon; he had to at least know that their son was okay. Hurt, but okay. Astrid bit her lip when she noticed him flinch. She heard what Felix said before she reached over and handed Noah the painkillers. "How bad is it?" she asked hurriedly. She wouldn't be able to live with herself if Noah died because of this.

Aimée looked over at Dayton when he placed his hand on hers, and she offered him a soft smile. It still hurt to think of her father, but she tried her best not to too often. "He would have liked you a lot, Dayton," she said to him. She was sure that her father would have a soft spot for him.

Aspen sighed, and he nodded in agreement. "I can't stand the thought of my son having to go through what we did," he said. "Where is Peyton?" he asked after a moment. She was usually with her father every since Noah was taken. Noah wasn't really about to speak, so instead, he held up both hands, signaling a 10. He needed the painkillers before he passed out.

Dayton leaned back to relax a bit more. He couldn't wait until he could get out of that room. He couldn't wait until he could move without wincing every second. He just couldn't wait to be better. "I don't think so...I mean, what dad would like me?" he asked, raising his brows. So far, none have, which was understandable. He couldn't exactly blame them.

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Lindi simply nodded in agreement. Their children didn't deserve it. They deserved the life that they had promised them. What added to the fire was the fact that they almost had a normal life. Almost. When Aspen asked the question, she bit her lip and murmured, "I...I don't know. They were supposed to.." She was cut off from her words when Peyton rushed into the room. "What's going on? Is dad okay?" Peyton asked hurriedly. Astrid bit down on her lip nervously and opened the bottle of painkillers before she handed a couple to him. "Take them, hurry," she said before grabbing a bottle of water to help wash it down.

Aimée gave him a small smile. "Just trust me. He would like you. He would be the dad to catch you smoking and make you stop by squirting you nonstop with a water gun," she said with a small laugh, and she kissed his cheek. "But you could say I am lucky in a way. Now it's my job to squirt you with the water gun," she said with a smirk before turning to Willow. "Would you like to join?"

Aspen looked down at Peyton as she came in, and he sighed to himself. "Now we just need Drake and Angel," he said, and he looked down at his niece. "Hey, how are you?" he asked her. He was getting pretty worried about her too. Noah quickly took the pills, and he held her hand. He was terrified if he was being honest. He didn't want to die. He was only eighteen.