Flying around the room like Jamaican dancers who just learned the meaning of yoga...Tender and Wisteria had both stayed up far later than they had planned, even managing to fall asleep on the sofa. It was now four in the morning and they were so very late to the meeting they'd scheduled with the president.

Of course it didn't start until seven, but knowing Wisteria, she prided herself with her good looks and deceiving personality.

Throwing the blanket that had conformed so comfortably around her, she didn't bother being pleasant as she slapped Tender awake. Her hand came down fast and hard as he shot up like a bullet, drool slightly dribbling down the side of his cheek. She didn't have time to hear his complains as she jumped into the bathroom and began getting ready.

Tender on the other hand had already begun his hangover after throwing back shot after shot of tequila. The tea with two sugars in medium warm water was abandoned on the coffee table with twelve little glasses forming a line at his feet.

He didn't have time to warn Wisteria before he came running into the bathroom. With a startled shout, Wisteria had already start running her bath. Now with the worst of it, a drunken man was projectile vomiting in her toilet. She groaned and looked away. She wasn't the type of person to be embarrassed if he saw her but he wasn't welcome and for that, she made a show of throwing her loofah at his back.

"I am bathing!" She hissed, annoyance seethed inside her as Tender crouched lower into the bowl.

"Excuse me for not having the best of tolerances for alcohol." He said between pants, "and don't even begin giving me those dirty looks, I see how you take those little bottles of clear liquid by the truck loads."

Both appalled and mortified, Wisteria could do nothing but sink farther into the bubbles and plan her vengeance. A gun would do, but no, a knife would be so much better.

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This time, the mini story wasn't really for anything more than my own entertainment. Though the task is much more thought out and perfected. For all those people who picked your choices and have worked on throughout the story, we congratulate you.

Never underestimate the influences that your other teammates can have on you. You best friend can easily turn into your enemy.

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When Choices Define You

Oh we're so sorry but.... It looks like you won't be eating anything for a while. Not even we know how you'll do it, but for this round, it's time for the Electric Chair. All the vegetation has been set up with an extremely high voltage so at even the slightest touch, you'll be electrocuted. Same with all the water, excluding snow.

Now I know what you're wondering, where do the choices become involved? Well here you go:

I sincerely hope you like your teammates because you must abandoned your alliances (if you still have one) and work together to make a team entry. Aww, don't you just love how we're making you work together? Since this probably seems really confusing, all of your tributes will meet up and you'll be writing in 3rd PERSON NARRATIVE. This means that you all must talk out the setting, game play, and what each person will be doing.

Then after that, and you all decided that you're ready to turn in, italic the parts that you wrote to a dot, and bold the parts you helped come up with an idea. You'll all separately turn in your own entry.

You killed off those characters already? Don't worry, we don't care, let's just put those all behind us.

I'm giving you one key word, you figure out what to do with it. It must be a main part of your story.

Ember and Coal - Temptation

Frost and Ice - Concentration

Smoke and Ashes - Suffocation

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Word Count:

After last round, we had a grand total of over 40,000 words so we're going to tone it down for this one.

This rounds word count will be 2,500 words. If you extend past this, points will be docked and we-as the Game Makers-are not required to read past that point. So you better make sure to include all the details in that short word count listed. Unless you are grouped with Alexander and have Unlimited Word Count!

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Deadline:

The deadline for this round is: SEPTEMBER 5th, 9:00 PM EST. Tada! Not too bad. 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   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.

Also we'll be a little free this round since you have to depend on others.

[THIS ROUND YOU'LL RECEIVE A POINT FOR FIFTH TURN IN]
Random Huh?

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Deaths and Ballots:

We don't know if you'll use them, or even cut in time to with everything going on, but they're here to be. 

Total Deaths Allowed: 3

Total Ballots Allowed: 6

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:

Go off of the highest ranking that one of you is bound to have.

If you were in the top rankings of 1-3, in you group entry, one of you must go Omertà to your teamates. Don't fight over it, because the one who sacrifices themselves for the good of the team might get something, or they might not. If you know what Omertà is good for you, it's time to go silent.

If you were in the ranking of 4-7, you must have someone in your group entry share and unveil a hidden secret and have another tribute become spiteful of them. It could be something of your past, or something during the games. All up to you guys.

8-or lower, You need to include a small scene of star crossed lovers. No, it does not need to be full blown out wild animal sex. I beg you actually to not do that...Maybe just a few kind smiles and flirty words shared. It's nice to keep things interesting.

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Sponsorship Prizes:

"Sorry Huns, not all you sponsored are together, it just wouldnt be right." -Rycotta Delwig

"Get over it, we don't need you to get dependent." -Wisteria Wiles

"If only, but I'm afraid that just won't do." - Tender Exilo

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Additional News:

Please don't cry over this. I plead with you that if one person is being stingy, work it out, and if you try and talk to someone but they don't respond back. Then talk to us and we'll move from there.

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Happy Hunger Games,

Wisteria Wiles Tender Exilo Rycotta Delwig