On My Own [open]

I was minding my own buisness, hearing Adela snore. Oh, how cute she is. I thank God for having my best friend always there. I wish I had real friends, that were humans. I guess people just get lucky. At this time, luck was not in my favor.

One thing pops in my mind. Food and water. I'm not going to survive without these, nor Adela. I live right near the ocean, i'm experienced with building fires and nets, what else do i need? I still have the turtle soup, should be good for tonight, but what about water?

As I stand in the thick jungle, in my own la-la land, I had just came back down to earth when someone taps my shoulder.

A scream dies in my throat. Who would be in a thick jungle like this? Is it a lake monster, or sea-monster? This is crazy. But just as I reach in my bag for a knive, I turn around a suspicously look to see if i'm just imagining everything. Was I going crazy? No. Good. Just out of the corner of my eye I catch a silouette of a person, not monster.

"I didn't expect to see anyone else. Why are you here?"

My body was in shock. I couldn't move my feet, turn my head, or run away. I just look like the weirdo i am and stare at a nearby tree. This person was saying the same thing I was thinking. What is SHE doing here? What am I doing here? My brain expands and throbs. Too much to think.

I finally come to my senses and say something. "I-I-I'm-I ran away. I hate my life. This was the closest place I can recognize near my home, where no-one can find me. Can you tell me, what is your name and why are you here?

I sounded so calm. Maybe it's because I can't move, and seeming angry would worsen the mood and this would not turn good. My hands are shaking but I won't reach for the knife. No, I can't and will not. This could mean survival. I'll stay alive until reaping, and attend that and keep my hopes high for being reaped. That would be perfect. But, what will be this creatures, humans reaction?

"My name is Amicia Pygott. I am here because , my family is very poor. I took some food from a fisherman and he chased me all the way down to the beach. No-one really cares if I am gone for a few days , so I decided to explore this jungle. I needed someone to be my , uh partner for this little expedition."

As this girl speak, I begin to notice her few features. Every detail, one by one. Her hair, face body shape and colours. I could tell that she is poor. But an old man chasing her down to the beach? We'll, I hope she still has that fish because we can eat a feast tonight! But, there's only one problem. Can this girl be trusted?

I fiddle around in my bag, checking I have every supply I need, and if this girl means nothing but trouble, well, she is gonna get bit in the rear for that. Let's just hope she's useful. Adela is still asleep in my bag, but she awakens to my touch. I slowly bring her out of the bag, and onto my lap. I look at Adela with concern. My poor little dragon, huge lizard is worn out from today.

"Honestly, if you wouldn't mind. If you and I could get around with each other, we can have a feast tonight. I have turtle soup that's loosing heat still quickly, if you would like some. But sticking around with me is goinging to be challenging, and we will need each other for survival. Intellegience and strength are our main needs, surely you can put up with that. Also, get in the habit of learning this place."

" I think I can do that. I have food ,water and I am smart enough to survive out here."

This girls has got to be brave. With the way I talk to her, i am strict and stern. I can't turn my back on her. The water between us is slowly freezing. One day it will be totally frozen that we can come across and meet eachother, or the ice will totally break and we will callapse into a dark abyss. Even if we become friends, who knows how long she will stay. When she leaves, I know i will be depressed.

If I can concentrate on whether to trust her, I want to see what she can do. She must have something to offer. "First off, we find camp. This camp will be our base. This base is where we live for a short amount of time. It must be somewhere toasty and comfy. We shouldn't have any signs of animals aroud base."
I pause for a moment. I breathe the air of the sun setting in the line that separates us from the other parts of the world. Living here can't be so bad. I was born a District Fourgirl, and I will always be one. I must surely adapt to this place.

"So, let's get going"

I ppick myself up from the dirt and and start walking away, asssuming she's following.

Follow the leader.

I'm searching, and searching so badly that my eyes are stinging from not blinking. This mind of mine was a mess. And before I could even find a place Amicia starts to say something.
"why don't we set up here?"

This girl was a genious. I';m glad I had her for a partner. Obviously, God is on my side. To send me with this smart girl, she's a gift from him. A perfect excape partner. One problem, what if we get caught? I hate getting in trouble. And just one peacekeeper finding us is bad enough. I'd rather die. And if we get caught to be tortured in the square, what if my parents see me? Would they ever want me back? I sure wouldn't. I'd be embarrased, and my dad would be dissapointed.

"That's a good idea, but we can't stay here forever. we still don't know the area. Are you okay if we stay here?" I try to hide my stupidity. Me compared to her, it's like comparing a rock to a dog. But let's see her survival skills.

Start the new life.

[OOC:That last post ^ was brilliant. I loved it.]

" we should probably change our location often , and erraticaly. That way it will be impossible to track us." . she says. And with that, I throw my bag on the ground and cradle Adela in my arms. Her tounge licks me caressly and I sing her a song to sleep. It was the song my mother sang to me.

Hush, hush,
rockaby rush,
don't hesitate.

Thoughts about my home swirled in my head. My mom and dad trainied me well for survival, but they would never expect their baby to run away. But it wasn't true I ran away from my parents unworthyness, It was the trouble that Jay had caused. He burnt down my house, and he'll be fixing it.

Baby just wait,
Sleep will come,
soon e-nough.

I always wished my baby brother was born. I didn't kill him, did I? I can't even remember him. He was alive but never knew the world like I did. This journey would take me farther than ever. Nature is my best friend.

Oh baby baby,
just sleep in my arms,
don't try to hard,
sleep will come.

I slowly hold my sleeping Adela and press her body on the jungle floor. I picked up my bag and took out the medium sized pot that holds my soup. With the amicia and I, we should make out just fine tonight. I still have the huge beach shells that can hold 3 inches of liquid inside of my bag. And what's even better, I have lots of them. I wonder if Amicia can throw knives like me.

"So, what are your talents? I can throw knives, and other survival stuff. I'm good at fishing. Well, that's a stupid thing to say. I mean, we live in District Four. What can you do? I was wondering if you could make the fire tonight and cook the soup. I can go fishing if you don't mind."

"Well, I can tie knots and do snares. I am fast at running and climbing too. I can make fires and cook , so I can do that for you."

This girl was now being considered my best friend that I never had.


I feel like for once in my life, I made the right choice, even if it seems so wrong. I wonder what my parents were thinking right now. Maybe they like the peace. Of corse they don't. Would you like your child taken away from you, by her own decision? I don't think so.

"I'll go fishing then. start a fire at the easiest place you can make it."

And with that, I started making my way through the dense jungle, and onto the sandy beach. I picked up my knives and began to choose a stick to attach it to.