the chronicles of nothingness {47th feast}

[EMS]

Lail paced the mazemaker quarters, eyes darting back and forth from one computer screen to the next. A huge grin spread across his face. The young runners were slowly slipping away into the ranks of the deceased, and it meant the world to him, yet he never said a word. The remaining few needed to die before this project turned into the best moment ever.

Was it wrong killing children for a living? Maybe.

Did Lail care?

No, not at all.

It was all apart of his job, and today they were getting closer to one last step. The final hall was slowly drifting near, and Lail wanted to make sure none of the younger runners saw it.

He twirled the microphone in his hand preparing to startle all the runners awake because big news was at hand, but he wanted to wait until exactly the right time. The clock hadn't struck midnight yet, but once it reached that hour, Lail would make sure everyone was awake and prepared for a fight to the death.

Counting to himself, he let out a loud huff when the clock changed over to the following day. The mazemaker turned to his sister as the smile grew even larger;

"Good morning runners!" He shouted into the mic as loud as he possibly could, and then he waited for them all to stir. One by one the monitors in the room began beeping to life as vitals began climbing past that of the sleeping stage. "I said, Good morning runners!" Once more he shouted as loud as possible before prancing around the room.

"Now that you're all awake, I have urgent news. We have decided to host a very special feast for you all. I know how rough the day was for you, and we wanted to make it even better." He paused wondering if anyone would even catch on to the sarcasm laced in his voice while mentioning the previous day. "You're all invited to it, and you better show up. If you don't show up, you'll suffer the most painful death ever imaginable, and I personally will make sure of that."

The mic turned off it slid from his hand landing on the ground before him. Lail turned to all the other mazemakers working the computers; "They have 30 minutes max to make it. If they don't show up, fry them because I want to hear them scream."

---

Welcome, runners, to the feast.

As runners look around the graveyard, they will notice names of past runners from different mazes along with dead runners from the current maze etched into the tombstones. It offers an eerily quiet feeling as the howling wind tears through the night sky. Nothing offers any kind of relief as the bitter chills grow colder.

Snow falls fast occluding the vision of those gathered around. It's colder than it has ever been before.

In the very center of the graveyard, runners can see a few items stacked in a pile. Perhaps it's something one needs in order to survive the rest of the maze, or maybe it's just an illusion brought on by the mazemakers. The only way to tell is to get close enough.

2 runners have to die before anyone can flee the feast.

Good luck, runners, and remember to have fun.

Feast Posting Order:
Zander
Kaydence
Raiden
Pierce
Noelle
Lorenza
Zeus
Charlie
Braylon

[alice]

Zander Thomas

    The nearing end swells within the violent oxygen swimming against us. Surely Father would be pleased by my ongoing strength, my growing chance to breaching the end, yet there’s no doubt he’s solely disappointed by my performance. The weakness of my choices, the softness of my heart, it’s all qualities he despises. He’s not the only one disgraced by my actions however, as Lorenza’s disagreement is evident upon her pokerface expression. But with solely one being permitted to survive this circumstance, and that chapter closing on us, the gentleness of my actions must harden. And Lail’s echoing voice of excitement announces that my opportunity to be ruthless once more has arrived.

Hasty feet lead me to the next event, though they refute to leave Lorenza as I had abandoned Chance. There’s no doubt he’d fail in a attempt to walk from this circumstance, he had to be put down. Hopefully Lorenza will understand within the short time we have left. But for now I’ll prove my intelligent decisions by protecting the alliance we have remaining.

The moment that Noelle arrives within my focus, it’s clear how I plan to achieve my desire of protecting. Kaydence had killed one of Twelve’s little allies, and there’s no question she may seek revenge - instantly my knife aims to ensure that doesn’t happen. “Don’t even think about touching Kaydence!” I warn her, while my weapon achieves the rest. yet.

{Zander attacks Noelle ~ Giant Bear Tooth (Knife)}
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{Shallow Stab On Right Leg: 15 damage}

Zander's Damage: 00/100

251-300

[cameo]

Kaydence Aqua
District Four

Sorrow reigns upon my heart more then I could ever imagine. Even as I endured the witness of Lightning & Chaos within a Maze of their own, weeped at every second they were miles away, and feared beyond image - it was never a decision of my own that could carry regret heavily upon my shoulders as this does. But there’s no turning back, and there was no rejecting Salem’s desire to sacrifice himself. All I can achieve is another step further, and another after that. When Lail’s words etch across the Maze, however, a new distraction is offered before me. Perhaps killing some more will numb me from what I had done yesterday.

Yet what greets me within this awakening event does not sooth my inner trauma unfortunately. Again an Allie is seeking to protect me, and this one I will not agree to. “Zander, don’t!” But it’s too late to demand his actions. All I can do is control my own battle, in which I must do. “Go after the weak ones, Zander! This one’s nearly dead!” I advice as my weapon flutters towards my victim.

{Kaydence attacks Charlie ~ 10 Unicorn Horns (throwing knifes)}
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{Minor Gash Left Thigh: 5 damage }

Kaydence's Damage: 00/100

301-350

[socks]

Raiden

Nothing makes sense anymore. All I can see over and over is Dragon dying because I wanted to fight together. It's all my fault he's dead. It's my fault Tina was mauled by the bear. It's my fault Kendrick died in the bloodbath. It's all my fault. Everything is my fault, but I'm still alive. Still trapped inside the maze, and I can't focus on everything being my fault. I knew coming in that everyone I befriended would have to die if I wanted any chance of survival -

I just never thought it would hurt this bad.

I don't know what else to do, so I tuck myself away in the pits of my sleeping bag. It's kept me comfortable for so long, but now I'm alone. Nobody is around, and I don't know what else to do. Part of me wants to find Noelle, yet I'm so afraid of what she'll do when she sees that Dragon isn't with me. How can I tell her that it's my fault he's dead? How can I tell her that I watched the stupid griever kill him like it was nothing? But I can tell her that I killed that stupid thing. That I destroyed it by piercing it's neck with a unicorn horn.

But I'm walking around in his armor. I took it from him because he didn't need it anymore, and the wolf destroyed mine. It's the only reason I'm alive.

Quietly, I stuff myself inside the sleeping bag trying to find some warmth. Baby bear curls in beside me, and it puts off enough heat to keep me from shivering. He's a friend, and I want to keep him alive always and forever.

Right as I'm drifting off to sleep, the anthem blares. It hurts seeing Dragon's face in the sky, but this time I do not cry. I'm done crying. I'm done trying to care. I'm done getting my heart broken by losing people I call friend.

But I do not see Noelle's face in the sky.

Part of me is very relieved while the other part of me just wants to crawl somewhere and die so I don't have to apologize over and over for what I have done.

I wrap one of my arms around baby bear, and together we both drift off to sleep.

I'm thrown awake in the morning by an invitation to a feast, and I know that I have to go. I have to do something. To see Noelle for what might be the last time.

"Come on, baby bear, let's go."

My pace is slow because I don't want to lose the only friend I have right now.

When I see them, I want to run to Noelle. I want to just fall into her arms crying because I don't know what else to do. Yet I stand my ground. I try to keep myself as calm as possible. I feel baby bear fall behind me, and I want to keep him safe too. He's a friend. Someone I actually care for.

I wrap my hand around a unicorn horn putting the others where I can keep them safe. I turn my head looking baby bear straight in the eyes and whisper as quietly as possible;

"Don't worry, I'll keep you safe. I promise."


Raiden attacks Pierce with unicorn horn #1
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{result: Shallow Stab On Left Thigh — 15 damage}
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[Arrow]

Pierce Vilamanix

District Twelve Male

    Calmness creeps quietly over me as the dawning of a new moon makes way into the star lit sky. Snow now surely swirling with furious force falls in glinting gales from up above. Bumps boil across my skin as chattering teeth constantly clang against one another within my mouth. If I hadn't of eaten earlier in the night then I certainly would not be as okay with the continuous cold as I am now. I have the end in my sights, I don't care if I need to suffer slightly to achieve my desired dream. 

    Lail's voice has never been one of great pleasure to my ears, and once more he lives up to his reputation. At first I have absolutely zero interest in skating into the deathly drama he has drawn up, but then I think over all the possibilities. Stakes will be high, stress will be streaming from each body within the graveyard from which we came. If I can manage to pick off a few with Braylon's assistance, then going into the mouth of hell is entirely worth it. 

    I expect the trek to take long considering the distance we've had to travel, yet that's far from the case. Tombstones take into my sight just as a knife skates across my skin sending blood brimming to the snowy floor below. A breath builds in the air before me, I can't allow for myself to become emotional already. I simply find the soul I know will be here searching for me. I don't hesitate to swing the same gauntlets he's seen kill three times towards him for the fourth.

    "Hey lover boy."

Pierce attacks Zeus with his Werewolf Claws{Gauntlets}
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{Fractured Left Arm -- 10 damage}

Pierce's Current Damage: 15/100

51-100

[Arrow]

Noelle Vangardt

District Twelve Female

    I can't explain how I've gotten to where I am. I don't really know how a girl who I've barely met can nearly die for me. I really can't even contemplate why I didn't just leave her, after all only one of us can live and still Raiden and Dragon are out there somewhere. My mind drifts to the thunderous array of canons which crested early in the night, I fear whether one or two might have been tethered to my boys. I can't bring myself to worry until the Anthem begins.

    Its the first thing I see. I reach out hand shaking as water ripples down my cheeks but his body passes straight through my fingers. I fall so quickly all I can feel is the soft cold of the snow's caress. Kenny cries on my back as I lie frozen lost in small sobs. Movement connects me to the fact that Charlie's finger's find my shoulder in support but I quickly shove them away, I almost wish I don't. "Leave me alone right now!" She seems to understand.

    By the time Lail's voice is done speaking in the rise of the new moon we already begin to head towards the graveyard. There are so many things I want to say, to ask to the blonde by my side but only cold can cut through on my broken hearted words. "I'm finding Raiden and getting out. You try anything I'll kill you." I stop for a second as we make our final approach. "Thank you though. Even if what you did was stupid." 

    Now my hunt for him begins and the boy from Two might be young but stands in my way. I have to get by him, one way or another.

    "Raiden!"

Noelle attacks Zander with Rusted Swing Chain{Flail}
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{Gash On Abdomen -- 10 damage}

Noelle's Current Damage: 15/100

501-550

[Kaplan]

Lorenza Aita

There's a day when all courage collapses

The anthem blared to life and awoke Lorenza from her not-so-deep sleep. It had been hard enough for her to close her eyes and feel safe. It was even more difficult for her to actually rest, as she couldn’t stop thinking about the fact that they’d left Chance to die. She regretted letting Zander do so. She just wished that more than one of them could live. It didn’t seem right leaving some of their alliance behind.

Besides, they didn’t even know how Chance would die in that cage.

Regardless, he was gone now. That couldn’t be changed, no matter what. She knew that only one of them could make it out of the Maze alive, and she wanted it to be her. If she wanted to survive, all of the others had to die. That was the unfortunate and hard truth.

Then, when Lorenza saw each face, she clenched her fist at one of them. Salem. Salem was dead. Someone had left him in his cage to die, and she didn’t know who it was, but she had a guess. Where else could Kaydence have been?

She didn’t hate Kaydence or Zander for what they did, though. No, she was mad, but she didn’t hate them. She’d still protect them as much as she possibly could until it came down to the end. Today was a day where they’d certainly need that protection, too. The Maze Makers had come booming onto the loudspeaker and stated that there would be a feast. That wasn’t something Za-Za particularly wanted, but it was inevitable. They would all have to fight.

When they arrived at the area where the feast would take place, Za-Za held her candy cane knife in hand. She was ready to strike anyone who went after her allies, or whomever she needed to in order to survive. As soon as she saw movement, she was prepared. Attacks started flying and she was ready. Za-Za lunged.

and our friends turn and leave us behind

Za-Za attacks Charlie with candy cane knife
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[Gash On Left Shoulder -- 10 damage]
[Za-Za’s Damage: 0/100]

251-300

[Kaplan]

Zeus Prank

I was alone. It was cold. It was… peaceful. Every face that showed in the sky brought relief to me. Dragon Jinx was gone. Good, I’d always hated kids. Salem, too. Less little minions to deal with. Unfortunately, I was part of the reason that Pierce was still alive. I hated to think that. I hated him with a passion. I hated him more than I hated the kids.

Lail’s voice boomed across the Maze we were in, shaking us awake what I assumed was the next ‘morning’. It was announced that there would be a feast, and I immediately was more awake than before. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and sat up where I was. I knew I had to get on the move, soon, too. If I didn’t make it to the feast, I’d be killed regardless.

I had my hammer in hand when I arrived. It didn’t take long for me to feel pain, either.

”Hey lover boy.” His voice was like a snake, hissing in my ear. Pierce had struck me already, but I wouldn’t let him kill again. No, I couldn’t let him take me down that easily. Not like he did to the others I’d seen die. He killed Hera, the one person I cared about and who seemed to care for me in return, but I wouldn’t let myself be the next on his list. Instead, he’d be on mine.

”Shut the fuck up, Pierce,”

My hammer was ready to collide with the boy from Twelve, and I wouldn’t be holding back.

Zeus’s damage: 10/100

Zeus attacks Pierce with Hammer (blunt)
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[Bursted Left Ear Drum -- 10 damage]

551-600

[Kaplan]

Charlie Filler for Cameo

Charlie Smith
District Six


A grin etches across my weak lips, as I gently gesture up my hands to Noelle in a truce. Such a threat coming from someone I was trying to save, but how can I blame her for being intimidated by my charm? Somehow I manage to trail beside her, as I listen to her gratitude for my… stupidity. “What I did was stupid? It was you who wouldn’t leave me.” A chuckle sways across my tongue, as I shake my head subtly. “Perhaps it should be me thanking you for your stupid decision?” Sarcasm flutters from me once more, just like usual. Evidently even the Beauty who makes my heart unusually twist can’t alter the depths of my core.

There’s nothing more I can do to brighten her wallowing soul aside from spice her with my humor… until we enter the chaos of the Maze-Makers next event, and immediately it’s her and I to be aimed for by the masses. “Maybe reunite with Raiden later? And let’s scare off these devil children first?” I suggest as my makeshift weapon swings up in preparation.

{Charlie attacks Zander ~ Rusted Swing Chain (Flail)}
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{Miss: 0 damage}

Charlie's Damage: 40/100

501-550

[Kaplan]

So what if I'm crazier than crazy?
So what if I'm sicker than sick?
So what if I'm out of control?
Maybe that's what I like about it

Darkness was always present in this maze, and I liked it. The only light we really got was from what I assumed were the fake moon and stars that were shining down on us. The anthem showed the ones who had fallen, including the one I left behind- Lucy. I didn't regret it, though. She had died because of her own stupidity, which was letting me out first. I wasn't going to risk my life to save her. I wanted to be the one to get out of this maze alive. 

I would be the victor if I had a choice in the matter.

Lail's voice boomed across the arena the next 'morning', waking me from my sleep and telling us all that there was to be a feast. Now that was something I was ready for. The last time we'd encountered other tributes in such a great number was at the bloodbath when I killed Horus. Maybe I could kill again.

Pierce and Charlie would be there. I knew that. Now, the three of us just had to make it out of there alive. No weapons struck me when I first arrived, but they hit Charlie and Pierce. I would fight back and protect my allies, at least for now. Pierce was likely the more useful of the two, so I decided it was best for me to target his attacker. I decided to use the same weapons I'd used to kill Horus- my unicorn horns. I threw one in Zeus's direction. I was ready to kill again.

"Hey kid. Wanna go out like Horus did?"

---

[Braylon attacks Zeus with unicorn horn (throwing knife)]
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[Gash On Chest — 10 damage]

[Braylon's Damage: 0/100]

Thank you, Thundy! <3

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[alice]

Zander Thomas

    Desperation pierces from her lips, and I can feel the rush of the coldness Father bred me with. With the final hour breaching closer with every tick, sensitivities can no long seep within my core. Surely I’ll protect my allies as long as it’s reasonable - but for any others, they’ll solely be met with the harshness of my ruthless exterior. “Not Raiden, Zander. You weren’t even close.” I joke with a chuckle at her minor infliction upon me. Finally the rest see me as my Father desires them to, yet it’s the ones who scarcely pose as a threat that seek to challenge me.

Blood seeps a stain onto my shirt in a slice that will surely need treatment soon, but for now it’s meek. “What a cute little paper cut you gave me.” I grins wickedly at the one who tried me, with a warning tone to all that can hear. Now it’s time to ensure myself or another from my group makes it past the rest, and out of this damn hell hole.

{Zander attacks Noelle ~ Giant Bear Tooth (Knife)}
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{Medium Gash on Left Leg: 20 Damage}

Zander's Damage: 10/100

251-300

[cameo]

Kaydence Aqua
District Four

Advice is taken by Zander, and in return he’s pummeled by the consequences. Does he not pay attention to the mental weakness of other’s? Unless a threat is directed towards one of Mama Bear’s cubs, she won’t return the attack. But Zander goes after Mama Bear, Noelle, herself - and in return the storm is violently brewing. A sigh wisps past my lips in succumb to providing suggestions. All I’m capable of attempting is protecting the allies I have remaining, and with everything I have I shall. Must go after the one nearing their demise. Once enough slaughter satisfies the Maze-Makers, this will come to a close - and hopefully one of us won’t be an addition to the satisfaction.

{Kaydence attacks Charlie ~ 10 Unicorn Horns (throwing knifes)}
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{Gash on CollarBone: 10 Damage}

Kaydence's Damage: 00/100

301-350

[socks]

Raiden

Everyone is here, and every word Lail said rings through my ears. He doesn't care about us, and he's made it obvious, but I am here, and I will fight to stay alive.

I look around trying to find a sign of Noelle, and when I see her I want to run towards her. I want to let her know that I'm okay. That I'm never going to be the same. That... one of us has to die.

But I put a smile on my face, and I do whatever I can do to make sure we both make it out of here.

It's so cold, and the snow is making it even worse. Not to mention I feel like the wind is going to knock me over. So when I throw this next unicorn horn, I'm not entirely sure where it'll go, but hopefully it's enough to keep me alive.



[Attacks Za-Za with Unicorn Horn #2]
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[Block -- 0 damage]
[Raiden's Damage: 0/100]

301-350

[Arrow]

Pierce Vilamanix

District Twelve Male

    I have to give the jackass credit as the storm surges around us bringing blood forth from beneath beaten bodies. He's tough, but his tongue lacks the same sense of smooth sharpness mine is able to create upon command. Basically, the boy has proven himself a worthy opponent but I've grown bored with toying with him over the past few days. Already I've taken away the one he had to keep him contempt lost here in the dark. Now I simply need to send his ship down to the same depths as her sleeping soul within the River Styx.

    My fingers furl to fresh fists as a new smirk crawls across my lips. "Shutting up has never really been my thing lover boy." I say hoping to incite the anger to increase his sloppiness in fighting. "But I'm happy to help you never have to hear my voice again." This time I send a wink his way before my fist comes from the opposite side of the distraction. Always best to remember the skills which have gotten me this far in a fight such as this.

Pierce attacks Zeus with his Werewolf Claws{Gauntlets}
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{Broken Nose -- 10 damage}

Pierce's Current Damage: 25/100

51-100

[Arrow]

Noelle Vangardt

District Twelve Female

    I have no time for the problems this blonde boy presents. His skills show as again he sends me to the ground for an instant of pain, but I refuse to stay stuck in the slick snow. Across the graveyard I see the boy I'm desperately trying to reach, the boy I will reach no matter what. I almost even miss Charlie completely missing our opponent. I get her injuries are impairing her but right now only desperation is drawing at my actions.

    "Be careful and hit straight! I'd rather get both of you out of here!" I say turning my head to her before looking back to the sassy career who thinks that there is no way in hell a District Twelve can stop him. Glares glint from my eyes. "I wasn't calling you smart ass. Also enough paper cuts and then it will kill you. I can promise you that."

Noelle attacks Zander with Rusted Swing Chain{Flail}
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{Gash On Left Side -- 10 damage}

Noelle's Current Damage: 35/100

501-550