Gina Heller

Gina was still in the water when it changed back, drenched but otherwise unharmed. So she concluded that the water wasn’t poisoned. It would have caused a reaction on her skin otherwise. For the circumstances she was in, she was quite lucky. Plus, the bugs really didn’t follow her into the river, which she was immensely thankful for. 

Gina smiled as she read the note, nodding as a promise. “Thank you for this. I won’t give up.” Bran wasn’t her mentor and he didn’t have to send her anything, which made her all the more thankful for his gift. She took a few bites of the food, ignoring her stomach’s pleading for her to eat more. She didn’t know how long she would have to survive of this, she had to ration it.

A tear rolled down her cheek as she read her aunt’s note, quickly using her hand to brush it away, putting the trail mix into her quiver, it barely fit inside but she had no idea where else to put it. She needed a backpack, but that didn’t matter now. Her aunt was proud of her, she didn’t disappoint her. Gina promised herself to continue to try and do everything she could to survive. “I’ll do everything so that it stays that way. I promise, Aunt Vidia.” 

Gina didn’t know what to do as the insects came closer and closer towards her. So she ran. She didn’t know where to run but all she knew was that she had to get away from them, having no doubt that the gamemakers were behind this. They were into sick things like that. What would happen if the insects caught her? Would she die instantly? Would they make her suffer? She didn’t know, but she didn’t want to risk it. She saw the blood red water coming into her view as she was running. But what if that was poisoned as well? 

“Neither are you smart.” Pandora loathed the girl being so stubborn. Had she known what was best for her, she’d back down, straight away. And run, before Pandora could aim at her. Yet, before she could do anything, the girl from Five grabbed her wrist, tugging at it, and, as she heard a crack, soaring pain shot up Pandora’s wrist, making her pull it away from Gina with a slight yelp. “You-!”

The girl’s refusal threw Pandora off at first, the girl haven’t had expected such plain disagreement with another Career. “Back off and I won’t kill you know.” She growled, only getting angrier when her attempt to hit her was a miss. Seeing the girl attempt to kick her, Pandora tried to avoid it, instead getting hit just the slightest, her leg wobbling a little bit. “You-” she tugged at the bow again, refusing to let go of it. 

“Out of my way, Five!” Pandora nearly growled out when the redhead didn’t seem to slow down, clearly continuing on after the bow. Was Pandora not scary enough for her as it was? Her left hand’s fingers wrapped around the bow and she tugged it towards herself. “Now!” She commanded, aiming to elbow the girl to shove her back, not caring where she might hit her. Face, neck, chest, stomach, anything. Anything to push her away.

Pandora’s hands were still bloody after ripping the boy’s from Seven- what’s his name- throat open, her heart hammering in her chest with excitement. This was it. This is where she belong, this is what she was happy at. She could vaguely see Sirus, doing his job, somewhere further away when her eyes fixed on the bow not too far away from her. Pandora preferred knives, or her own hands, but she didn’t mind using a bow whenever necessary. Without glancing around, she made a move towards it, not noticing that the redhead for Five was going after it at the same time.

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Gina scanned the cornucopia for something she could use,sighing in relief when she saw a bow. Having the bow would help her a lot and she needed to get something out of there. It’d increase her chances at survival as it didn’t look like there’s anything she could use to create electricity. She advanced towards the bow carefully, alert in case someone tries to attack her or take the bow. Gina noticed the girl from 1, getting ready to defend herself if needed.

Her aunt had told her about what things she would have at her disposal for the skill presentation so Gina wasn’t worried about that at all. What she was worried about though, was how they would rate her. She didn’t care what they thought, not really; but the sponsors cared and those she would need to survive. When it was her turn, she moved toward the training room confidently, a mask of indifference on her face. The redheaded girl took a deep breath and cleared her head before she stepped into the room. Assessing it with her eyes for a moment the bow immediately caught her eye. This was what she was good in. She’d start with that, get their attention and show them what else she was capable of. 

“Little Miss Fiery Hair is here and she’s gonna set the stage on fire,” When the crowd gasped, Caesar laughed, “Not literally. But please, come on in, dear. District Five’s Gina Heller!” He held his hand out to welcome her to stage, facing the crowd as he spoke, “I know - that name is so very familiar, where have we heard it before.” He turned to Gina as they were seated, “Is it true you’re famous Vidia Thread’s niece?”

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“Only metaphorically, don’t worry.” Gina let out a small laugh, keeping a charming smile as she shook his hand. “Thank you for having me Caesar.” Manners would aid the charming persona. The smile didn’t slip from her face, enough practice ensured that-she just kept her thoughts with her family, it made it easier. “It is true. Vidia is my dad’s sister. She’s great.”