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1st place BakuSpirit

2nd place TheQueenOfDespair

3rd place Selmmma

Grand winner Mirz123

Create a PLZ contest winner dully101

PLZ hunt winner NyanQueen

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Into the Arena
"It's time," Tiara announced as she bustled into the room. She smiled slightly at me. I was sitting quietly on a table, swinging my legs back and forth like a little child, waiting to go into the arena and meet my fate. I was already in my tribute outfit: a black tank top (which I already cut holes for my wings), black shorts, a belt with little pockets, and combat boots. I reflected on my brief days in the Capital. Images flashed through my mind like bullets:
The parade with the armor as dark as midnight and sparkling gold designs.
Meeting my annoying Capitol-born prep team, stylist, and mentor who didn't know the first thing about deadly fights, much less winning them.
The interview, where I acted oh-so-innocent like an angel and the crowd cooed at my cuteness. Ha! Just you wait, you ignorant Capital citizens. Wait a couple more days, and watch me turn the arena into a bloody mess.
A bell rung, and I calmly walked into the glass cylinder by the doorway and waited. I blew Tia