Both Wisteria and Rycotta loved nothing more than to sit down and listen to the blood curling scream of all the tributes being slaughter. Ah yes, good times... Tender watched intently from his chair opposite of them on the screen that showed all the details and gore in graphic detail. He showed less emotion than a statue but was rigid in his seat.

Obviously, the thought of having their freshly sponsored tributes go in the deep end wouldn't be a good turn of events. A few blood and scratches might be left but they'd eventually realize it was for the show, and nothing, could be done.

Wisteria let out a large sigh before folding her hands in her lap. When the buzzer first sounded she was getting her nails retouched and accidentally sent the bottle flailing to the ground. So now she waited with half painted nails as her slave went to fetch more coating.

Yes, this was both the most exciting and the most boring part of the games. Everything was planned, now they just had to sit and watch while their arena, their baby, killed every last piece of the Tribute's soul.

Rycotta originally planned to slit the Technician's throat, but decided not to once she saw just how much more sufferable this made her arena. The extra challenge was well worth being riled up for those few deadly minutes. The panic bubbled inside of her until she let of a shed of a tear, something she'd never do.

Tender was there to sooth her but that didn't do anything but make her more angered at the fact she need consoled. Wisteria broke the aching silence with a cough, causing everyone's attention to turn towards her. "It seems we have a few deaths on our hands." she called out.

She bore her eyes at the nearest helper and with raven like motions she pursed her lips into a fine line. He had accidentally waited a millisecond before turning off the explosion bombs and had sent a tribute up in flames. Of course, nothing could be done at this point. Chunks of his body went flying and she laughed out loud when a piece of their foot hit the tribute beside them.

Even Tender, the most conservative of them all had managed a small smile before flinching back in disgust.

Everything that had happened in the events leading up to this had caused some curiosity to linger in the back of Wisteria's mind. That just so happened to be the firing squad.

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It's time you and your allies make your final farewells. Of course, this is all up to you. We give you the opportunity this round to feel pain and make a choice that is completely up to you.

We'll always be watching, and we never forget a move you make.

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Path of Fate

We've given you almost 2 weeks to successfully find allies and make long lasting friendships. Now it's time those are ended. Yes, this is the Firing Squad. They don't choose the life they lived, it's all part of a job to hurt the ones who you couldn't fathom knowing. This time, you do know them.

Kill off one of your allies by your own hands.

Though, if you prove loyal and faithful to your alliance there is another option. Choose not to hurt the one you care for and automatically receive 1.5 points lower. Your alliance can't save you, so will you save them? This is completely up to you.

Don't have an alliance?

Don't worry, you get to experience falling down a cliff. Yes, you heard correctly. Have your tribute end with being isolated and secluded on an iced ledge on a mountain. It'll give you an edge on the next task to come.

So now you know why we wanted your alliances, can't cheat...

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Word Count:

Just don't bore us.

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Deadline:

The deadline for this round is: AUGUST 28th, 10:00 PM EST. Can you work quickly while under pressure?. If you miss the turn in date, or are late, you will automatically receive a 0. This shows lack of interest and really gives a bad impression for yourself.

You will receive a confirmation message, telling you we received your entry. If you do not, make sure to nag lostwithmyfriends  because that is who sends out the messages. There will be NO extensions, so if you work, or have a tight schedule at the moment, make sure to cut in some time to write.

[THIS ROUND YOU'LL RECEIVE A BONUS FOR FIRST AND SECOND HAND IN] 

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Deaths and Ballots:

This round is more of strive and emotional than physical.

Total Deaths Allowed: 1

Total Ballots Allowed: 4

Yes, you are able to Kill and Ballot the same person. Please refer to the rules on alliance kills.

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Deaths and Ballots Rankings:

If you were in the top rankings of 1-3, you're obstacle is that you must venture into the boiling water. Kill your ally by suffocating them? Make it a dramatic effect? It's all up to you. It all comes with having an intimidating tribute...

If you were in the ranking of 4-6, your obstacle is that you get injured by the arena in some way, and it has to be mildly lethal. Stabbed in the leg.. Lost a finger..etc

7-8, nothing happens. Congratulations, all you have to deal with is the task itself.

If you were in the bottom ranking of 9 or lower, good luck because you receive a sponsored package of crackers!

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Sponsorship Prizes:

"Good luck Alexander, you better make do with your boiling water. In the package you receive, inside it will be heat protection gloves and burn salve." - Wisteria Wiles.

"Oh how fun is this, Narian and Gloxinia, you'll both receive packages that are filled with Rosaweed (a herb) and syringe filled with a concentrated dose of hallucinogens. Something for each of you." - Rycotta Delwig

"I'm so sorry, Melody, but here's some secret formula to put on before you dive in to the water. Think of it as sunscreen, and don't miss a spot. Beckett, you don't need much, but here's a letter written by that ex-best friend of yours. Maybe this'll give you some passion to kill." - Tender Exilo

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Additional News:

I know some of you are going to be upset over this but it's all part of the games. To reel in the full affect. In the introduction it said we'd go against a different approach. If you think this is bad? Wait till the next...

P.s What's your time zone?

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Happy Hunger Games,

Wisteria Wiles      Tender Exilo     Rycotta Delwig