Terrible Tokens // Geebs
Oct 18, 2015 16:40:28 GMT -5
Post by Arrows on Oct 18, 2015 16:40:28 GMT -5
kirito
victor of the 70th hunger games
Sleep had become a thing of the past as the hours waned onward. Screams of excitement and of terror echoed off the brightly colored buildings of the Capitol. Sobs mixed with drunken howls were just another common tune in this horrendous symphony. Two worlds were clashing together to create an event so rotten its putrid smell could reach a nose from ten thousand miles away. Somewhere far beyond Kirito's comprehension his tributes were suffering, they were most likely afraid and unsure of what to do. Meanwhile here had been just as frantic but in a rather less blood staining way.
Hour after hour Kirito and Katelyn both had reached out to numerous people gaining sponsorship opportunities for Harbinger and Annora. Thankfully all their work had been paying off as several silver parachutes were now inbound to the arena, but still Kirito was never at ease. Whether it was speaking with other mentors or with sponsorship people or for Ripred's sake just watching the games there was never a time to just breathe. That was until he witnessed hands on an experience in this year's arena that sent him spiraling back into his own.
Kirito found himself stumbling backwards the moment Paige Hope's life was ended by a spear being driven into her neck. As her blood poured in vast amounts Kirito could see Lily's own wounds in his mind as well. He could hear Lily's voice and he could hear her broken laugh. Out of all the other tributes in the arena many would compare himself to Lily who had also seemed to slip into the oblivion of insanity. The only difference between the two of them was that he hadn't let his madness control him the way she had. However even now in a place so far from the arena he could feel her staring deep into his eyes.
Panic was beginning to wrap its claws around Kirito's neck just as Circe's had except with much more killing intent. This action was not out of defending their lover but out of pure evil nature. Kirito could feel his heart beat thundering faster and faster and faster. Sweat was even beginning to brew atop his forehead when he spun away from the screen and let his gaze fall to the floor. "I am going to go out for about an hour. If you need anything I have my pager." Kirito said curtly to Katelyn before making his way out of the mentor's lounge and into the Capitol streets.
As usual the crowds on the sidewalks were swarming with multi colored humans going about with their day to day lives. However now Kirito could spot all twenty four of them hidden throughout the colorful puzzle. Standing against a tree was Wyatt with Sue close by his side. Walking among a group of rather smart people was Key toying with a small watch in her hand. Sitting together on a bench while looking up at the sky was Circe and Orion. Running after a scuttling pigeon was Imp with Olivia and Rhyme fast on her heels. Then in the middle of the street Kirito saw Lily's broken body with Kiri standing menacingly over it.
Complete instincts took over Kirito's body as he weaved through the crowds and ignored the constant calls of "Kirito! Oh Kirito! Mr. Miristioma! It's the Quell Victor!" that were rattling against his ears. Everything was swirling around like a whirl pool in Kirito's head until he stopped dead in his tracks for standing in front of him was no other than eye patched Elya Johnwayne. Kirito felt his body tense up in utter fright but she simply pointed to the shop next to them before she vanished into a sea of frenzied Capitolites heading towards him.
Kirito felt relief from the surrounding world as he entered the surprising shop. All around him were things connected to the tributes and the arenas. As much as Kirito was revolted he was also impressed but the extensiveness of the place. He felt his real fingers running along the shelves as his eyes jumped across the various merchandise. Kirito had to give the shop owner credit some of the things they had done were rather catchy but he still was not okay with the fact it was all about people who had lost their lives. Yet then again at least here they were being remembered.
A bin containing "Warren Whips" made Kirito chuckle as he continued past the Charlie Garnets. Several seconds later Kirito found himself stopped at the final part of the Sixty Ninth Section. Tenderly he swept his gaze over all of the Katelyn Products. Persimmon Periwinkle Eye Liner. Katelyn Bandannas. Persimmon easy to back pies. They were all things so related to her that Kirito actually felt as though the person had known Katelyn. Yet little did Kirito know just how surprised he would be until he entered the Seventieth Quell Section.
As far as Kirito could see were things connected to names he knew far too well. Plush Lyons. Key Clocks. Orion Star Maps. Elya Eye Patches. Wyatt Pocket Journals. Rhyme Dance Shoes. Olivia Tool Boxes. Hell there were even things that belonged to his own name such as Kirito Key Chains, Kirito Crowns, Kirito Clock Towers, Fake Kirito Rose Pendants, and Kirito Kites. All of the novelties held so much resemblance to all the past tributes it was shocking. Luckily though the memories ended when Kirito reached a section labeled Seventy First Games: Coming Soon!
A sigh released from Kirito's body as movement behind him caught his attention, It was then that Kirito noticed the woman working behind the desk and chose to approach her casually. "This is quite the store you have here, very... well researched."
There is a Key to every gate and every exit,Hour after hour Kirito and Katelyn both had reached out to numerous people gaining sponsorship opportunities for Harbinger and Annora. Thankfully all their work had been paying off as several silver parachutes were now inbound to the arena, but still Kirito was never at ease. Whether it was speaking with other mentors or with sponsorship people or for Ripred's sake just watching the games there was never a time to just breathe. That was until he witnessed hands on an experience in this year's arena that sent him spiraling back into his own.
Kirito found himself stumbling backwards the moment Paige Hope's life was ended by a spear being driven into her neck. As her blood poured in vast amounts Kirito could see Lily's own wounds in his mind as well. He could hear Lily's voice and he could hear her broken laugh. Out of all the other tributes in the arena many would compare himself to Lily who had also seemed to slip into the oblivion of insanity. The only difference between the two of them was that he hadn't let his madness control him the way she had. However even now in a place so far from the arena he could feel her staring deep into his eyes.
Panic was beginning to wrap its claws around Kirito's neck just as Circe's had except with much more killing intent. This action was not out of defending their lover but out of pure evil nature. Kirito could feel his heart beat thundering faster and faster and faster. Sweat was even beginning to brew atop his forehead when he spun away from the screen and let his gaze fall to the floor. "I am going to go out for about an hour. If you need anything I have my pager." Kirito said curtly to Katelyn before making his way out of the mentor's lounge and into the Capitol streets.
As usual the crowds on the sidewalks were swarming with multi colored humans going about with their day to day lives. However now Kirito could spot all twenty four of them hidden throughout the colorful puzzle. Standing against a tree was Wyatt with Sue close by his side. Walking among a group of rather smart people was Key toying with a small watch in her hand. Sitting together on a bench while looking up at the sky was Circe and Orion. Running after a scuttling pigeon was Imp with Olivia and Rhyme fast on her heels. Then in the middle of the street Kirito saw Lily's broken body with Kiri standing menacingly over it.
Complete instincts took over Kirito's body as he weaved through the crowds and ignored the constant calls of "Kirito! Oh Kirito! Mr. Miristioma! It's the Quell Victor!" that were rattling against his ears. Everything was swirling around like a whirl pool in Kirito's head until he stopped dead in his tracks for standing in front of him was no other than eye patched Elya Johnwayne. Kirito felt his body tense up in utter fright but she simply pointed to the shop next to them before she vanished into a sea of frenzied Capitolites heading towards him.
Kirito felt relief from the surrounding world as he entered the surprising shop. All around him were things connected to the tributes and the arenas. As much as Kirito was revolted he was also impressed but the extensiveness of the place. He felt his real fingers running along the shelves as his eyes jumped across the various merchandise. Kirito had to give the shop owner credit some of the things they had done were rather catchy but he still was not okay with the fact it was all about people who had lost their lives. Yet then again at least here they were being remembered.
A bin containing "Warren Whips" made Kirito chuckle as he continued past the Charlie Garnets. Several seconds later Kirito found himself stopped at the final part of the Sixty Ninth Section. Tenderly he swept his gaze over all of the Katelyn Products. Persimmon Periwinkle Eye Liner. Katelyn Bandannas. Persimmon easy to back pies. They were all things so related to her that Kirito actually felt as though the person had known Katelyn. Yet little did Kirito know just how surprised he would be until he entered the Seventieth Quell Section.
As far as Kirito could see were things connected to names he knew far too well. Plush Lyons. Key Clocks. Orion Star Maps. Elya Eye Patches. Wyatt Pocket Journals. Rhyme Dance Shoes. Olivia Tool Boxes. Hell there were even things that belonged to his own name such as Kirito Key Chains, Kirito Crowns, Kirito Clock Towers, Fake Kirito Rose Pendants, and Kirito Kites. All of the novelties held so much resemblance to all the past tributes it was shocking. Luckily though the memories ended when Kirito reached a section labeled Seventy First Games: Coming Soon!
A sigh released from Kirito's body as movement behind him caught his attention, It was then that Kirito noticed the woman working behind the desk and chose to approach her casually. "This is quite the store you have here, very... well researched."
yet every Key has its own cost.
