An <>Echo<> of |::|Hope|::| (Stare's Characters)

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"I've never been one to talk a lot."

"And I wail, screaming at the sky, with tears pouring down my cheeks and mixing with the rain which refuses to cease."

"My heart ached, for I wanted so badly to just leave and never look back..."

"If he had to describe it, he would say that she knew him."

"I'm flashing back to a different time, and a different place."

"All it took was the look of total fear on her face before she fell, and Ethan Leddaro fell apart."

"Secrets spread like wildfires in the world of glitter and money, so I cannot have any."

"They think you're a freak."

"There were tears on my face, and I think I heard something break."

"They seem confused by the way I don't trust them, and the way I vanish into the night, away from their fire that burns too much like the one that she lit in the shed that night."

"His emotions had become a tangled mess, and it was all he could do not to break down in front of this mysterious man."

"Suddenly terrified, I fumble with the note on the charm bracelet, tearing it near the center. My heart pounds as I read the note. Only three words, scrawled out hurridly, stare up at me. I'll miss you."

"My passion leads me into an area where I cannot safely share my secrets or speak my mind, because these ideas will be stolen, twisted, and released as brand new monsters that suddenly wish to hurt me."

"My heart often aches for them- I miss having people who actually look out for me."

"Because of them, I almost starved."

"I let out a howl of pain as I see bright red and black stars in my eyes, but help her by using my arms to steady myself as she pushes me into a sitting position."

"My heart just about stops when I hear her say that, because it's not right."

"And it isn't okay even when that girl is crying at night wondering what did she do wrong, why can't she fit in?"

"All that matters is that I'm doing something horrible and terrifying and brave and crazy- oh, this is so crazy- and that if I go into that Arena I'm probably not coming out."

"Am I losing my mind? I can't lose my mind. Not yet."

"For a while, I simply weep, wishing that it were any day but today."

"I've made it so that they are walls of ice, blocking out the curious and keeping all of my secrets and pain inside."

"And then something hits my head hard, there is sharp pain and a bright flash of red, and then I sink into unconsciousness."

"I immediately turn away, tears slipping through my lashes and gliding down my cheeks."

"I hate to say it, but maybe a nightmare is exactly what we needed right now."

"And then it happens. I completely lose it."

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List of Characters

Purenessa Krow (District One)

Emenaria Levite (District One)

Destiny Lenstil (District Two/Wanderer)

Karia Evanoa (District Two)

Silver Emmend (District Four)

Luciana Trevers (District Five)

Inkling Marling (District Five)

Dysis Admea (District Seven)

Ethan Leddaro (District Seven)

Senalia Livery (District Eight)

Jestina Lelborne (tribute) (dead) (District Nine)

Luna Whitestone (Wanderer, Originally from District Nine)

Alicia Klare (District Nine)

Namia Warren (District Ten)

August Millory (volunteer tribute) (dead) (District Eleven)

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Purenessa Krow

| Anger - a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong |

You see her walking down the street and know immediately that you should avoid her. Tangled, greasy hair hangs long and loose, a few limp curls waving back and forth in front of her burning black eyes. She has the palest skin you've ever seen. Although scarred, her face has a sort of elegant, proud look to it. And, of course, she is wearing that odd black feather necklace- some rumor that it has poison in it. She looks angry, which is not an uncommon occurance. And she glares at the Keepers shamelessly, showing off the fact that while she is trapped in District One, she hates the Capitol. You silently admire her bravery. People part on the street for her- they know better than to get in the way of Krow. You've heard that she's extremely dangerous, and a backstabber. She does look the part. Not many people know much about her history. Peope rumor that a pair of Keepers killed her parents, and she is an orphan. She appeared one day in the District One, silent and angry as ever. They say she lives in the woods, and while you don't like to spread the rumor, you do avoid walking between the trees alone if at all.

She is: Eighteen years old
She lives in: District One
She is played by: Phoebe Tonkin
Her song is: N/A

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Emenaria Levite

| Abnormal - not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard |

Your eyebrows rise ever so slightly as you pass by Emenaria. She's standing on her hands with her long chocolate and pink curls dangling beneath her. Her legs don't go up very high, since she is quite short. Her pink eyes are bright, and her wide smile reveals perfect white teeth that look almost fake to you. Her book necklace hangs in her face, covering her nose. Emenaria is, in your opinion, a freak. She's always walking on her hands or doing cartwheels down the street, and seems almost too bright and happy. They say her own parents once said that their daughter belonged in a circus, and it crushed poor Emenaria's heart. Her brother was the one who helped her out of her depressed state, and the two have been extremely close ever since. The only thing they disagree on is her brother's Career training- the Games terrify the little girl, and she doesn't want to lose her brother to them.

She is: Twelve years old
She lives in: District One
She is played by: N/A
Her song is: N/A

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Destiny Lenstil

| Fate - something that unavoidably befalls a person; fortune; lot |

You remain silent as you watch the girl slip underneath the fence. She gets up and shakes her head so her long, layered brown hair falls away from her light blue eyes. Her face is streaked with mud, as usual, and her clothes are worn and torn. You've been keeping this girl's secret for a long time now- that ever since her mother died, she's been sneaking off into the forest for sometimes weeks before returning. She's a nice enough girl with a gentle smile, except for on the full moon. That's when she usually disappears. Her mother died on a full moon, and the memories make her bitter and cold. You know she blames the Capitol for her mother's death, and you almost agree. After all, it was them who decided not to give District Two the medicine that could have saved the young woman who named her daughter Destiny because she almost died as a baby. After her mother died, Destiny was orphaned, since her father had run away before the young girl was even born. You feel sorry for the teenager, even though she seems fine on her own now.

She is: Fourteen years old
She lives in: District Two/ The Woods
She is played by: N/A
Her song is: N/A

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Karia Ann Evanoa

| Lost - having gone astray or missed the way |

You watch from across the classroom as Karia raises her hand cautiously, her stunning gray blue eyes uncertain. She blows upward to move her long bangs out of her eyes; the rest of her straight brown hair is pulled back, as usual. Her shirt is at least two sizes too big, making her look even smaller than usual. There's no doubt that the young girl has a tom boy appearance, unlike her siblings. When the teacher calls on her, she quietly says what you know to be the wrong answer, which is surprising- Karia is smart, although not as smart as her siblings. She's quiet, though, and keeps to herself a lot, so you don't know all that much about her. You do know that she's a determined Career, and is actually rather skilled, although once again her siblings are both better at it than she is. You remember someone once telling you that Karia is heartbroken because her parents never notice her, and that she hates the Games but trains because she wants her parents' attention. You raise your hand and give the correct answer, and Karia eyes you tiredly. It's obvious that trying to gain her parents' pride has worn her down, and the look she now gives you is tired and defeated, as usual.

She is: Twelve years old
She lives in: District Two
She is played by: Billi Bruno
Her song is: Boulevard of Broken Dreams

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Silver Emmend

| Obsession - the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc. |

You're sitting near a campfire on the shore, friends laughing around you as smoke rises into the inky sky, when you spot her walking not too far away. It's hard not to recognize the girl who lives up to her name, with the flowing silver hair and eyes and pale skin. She's wearing loose clothes, and is walking slowly, staring out at the ocean longingly. You've seen her move in the water, so graceful and quick, like she's a fish. It's obvious she loves swimming. People have told you she's obsessed with water- that she has been ever since her parents and then her grandmother died when she was younger. And, watching her run into the waves, you're starting to believe them. It's a freezing night- no one in their right mind woudl go for a swim in this sort of weather. Outside of the water, Silver is nice, but rather absent minded. She doesn't have many close friends, although it's rumored that she's just recently made one- a girl with white hair named Yucca. You tilt your head to the side and watch her for a moment more before beginning to talk to your friends some more, ignoring her laughter for the rest of the night.

She is: Fourteen years old
She lives in: District Four
She is played by: N/A
Her song is: N/A

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Luciana Trevers

| Fear - a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined |

The bell above the door jingles, just barely making noise above all the talking customers. You look up from your position behind the counter and immediately recognize the too thin figure of Luciana Trevers. Her long, bright red hair curls down her back, as wild as usual. Her big, shy brown eyes glance around quickly, and you note the she is shaking ever so slightly. This isn't the first time the young girl has come to your store, and you've by now recognized that she seems absolutely terrified of people. Whenever someone comes near her she cringes away, and she looks constantly alert and waiting. She's polite to you whenever she makes her purchases, but her voice is always quiet and stuttering. You know by now that she's here only to buy one thing- food for her birds. Luciana is a falconer, or someone who trains birds. You've heard rumors pass along your customers that when she trains, she's fearless- that she shouts commands with so much confidence that it's scary. You've also heard that her father hits her when she doesn't do well, which is one of the reasons why she's so afraid constantly. Her mother died when she was younger. You feel bad for poor Luciana, who looks so small and delicate, and do your best to be nice to her, but even then she seems afraid. She's always afraid.

She is: Fourteen years old.
She lives in: District Five
She is played by: Dakota Richards
Her song is: N/A

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Inkling Marling

| Ink - a fluid or viscous substance used for writing or printing. |

You watch curiously as she races out of school, tears streaming down her face. Her jet black hair waves behind her like a flag, and she's covering her hazel eyes with her hands. Her golden charm bracelet jingles as she runs past, not even noticing you standing there. Ink never was a truly happy person, as much as she tries to convince people she is. It's easy, in your opinion, to tell that she's hiding so much behind a simple smile. You know that she has a twin, Imi, and that they've been distant for a long time now, although they were close friends as children. You also know that her older brother, Luke, ran away when the twins were younger, practically tearing their family apart. You feel sorry for poor Ink, who's still trying to put the pieces back together. Ever since he left, you've noticed that she's been colder, and less caring. She encased her heart in stone to prevent the hurt from coming. But you know she'll have to let it in, sooner or later. You know that one day, she'll just fall apart.

She is: Fifteen Years Old
She lives in: District Five
She is played by: Kristen Kruek
Her song is: No More Tears

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Dysis Admea

| Fall - to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support |

Your peaceful walk was ended as soon as you heard her laughter echoing through the trees. You see a flash of blonde hair to your right, and turn to see what almost gives you a heart attack. A young girl is falling from incredible height, her torquoise eyes wide and full of laughter and her pale skin illuminuted by fragments of sunlight. But then you realize who it is, and you turn away and begin to quickly walk in the opposite direction. Dysis has always seemed more than a little odd to you- of course, everyone in District Seven has at least heard of the girl who jumps out of trees. But, going to school with her, you know a bit more. You know that the undeniably brave girl is absolutely terrified of thunderstorms. You know that she's extremely poor and lives in the bad part of town. You know that she's thin because she often goes to bed without dinner. But, with all the embarassment she causes the district, it's hard to feel sorry for her.

She is: Fifteen Years Old
She lives in: District Seven
She is played by: Annasophia Robb
Her song is: Alice Underground

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Ethan Leddaro

| Flawed - having imperfections |

You watch Ethan from across the classroom with interest. Even you, a new student, recognize him immediately as the popular guy. He certainly looks like it, with his long black brown hair and dark eyes that are constantly filled with laughter. He seems like the kind to constantly joke around with his friends and humiliate the teachers. He's obviously athletic, as well. But there's something more... something that perhaps someone who wasn't knew wouldn't recognize. A kind of uncertainty hidden deep inside. You've heard that Ethan's family is one of the poorest in District Seven that still has a home, and as you glance down at his worn, obviously too small sneakers, you realize they weren't exagerating. You've also heard that he was friends with a female tribute, Nadene, who died in the Games, and have also seen him walking around with a girl named Layla. He's obviously not the nicest guy in the world, but there's something about him that makes him... likable? You'll definitely be keeping an eye on him.

He is: Fifteen Years Old
He lives in: District Seven
He is played by: N/A
His song is: N/A

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Senalia Livery

| Light - anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle |

(The following paragraph was written by the amazing Shrimp, from the perspective of Senalia's closest friend, Will Atlas, who was a tribute in the 56th Hunger Games.)

You've never been a particularly good person. But with each moment that you're with Senalia, you feel as if a part of her is rubbing off on you. She's charismatic, polite, smart - all of the things that you've tried to excel at but have ended up failing miserably, she does remarkably well. Such drive and generosity and compassion must be deeply rooted in her genetics; it's not possible for one to simply become that nice. But out of all of her strengths, you're most fond of her strength. Her ability to cope for years after all of her misfortunes is remarkable and much better than your own. Yet, she's far too innocent and oblivious to the rest of the world around her - she doesn't notice the fellow citizens calling her a freak, purposely avoiding her on the streets. They think she's insane, that she's not right in the head. But as the two of you sit on a rusted old bench in the middle of a dried up park lawn, you can almost see the flicker lights that dance in front of sparkling olive green eyes. Such joy, such excitement - there's no way that she is insane. It's just not plausible. She's just different, unique, and you know that the things that go on in her head may be the result of head trauma or something of that sort, but they're not inherently evil. In fact, they're magical.

She is: Fourteen Years Old
She lives in: District Eight
She is played by: Nicola Peltz
Her song is: N/A

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Jestina Lelborne

| Secret - something that is or is kept secret, hidden, or concealed |

As you watch a rerun of the 54th Hunger Games from the comfortable position on your lime green couch, you catch a sudden glimpse of a tribute you had almost forgotten about- Jestina Lelborne. Her long, straight black hair is a tangled mess, and startling emerald green eyes are wide and alert as she glances around. She never was one of your favorite tributes, but the promise of a huge secret she hid made you remember her and recognize her. She was a very mysterious tribute, and quite resourceful, as well, coming from District Nine. You remember her mentioning that her father had died when she was younger, and her mother would starve without her. And of course, you remember that in her final moments, she made another tribute, Jared Strahan of District Eight, promise to defeat her ally, Blue. This promise was carried out in the finale, and Jared was the final tribute to fall. Jestina's secret was never discovered.

She was: Fifteen Years Old
She lived in: District Nine
She was played by: N/A
Her song was: N/A

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| Starry - shining like stars |

(The below was written by the wonderful and amazing Chaos from the perspective of one Flight DeRicasho.)

Luna and I? Yeah, we go way back. When it was so much easier and we could waste our days away on trivial little things that never mattered because we were young and flexible and too quick to bound back from heartache. I met her one summer afternoon, but it was a while until I really saw her. I was always different because of my eyes, but hers? Don't take my word for it if you have to (I may be a thief but I'm no liar), but she had the kind of colour I could watch forever. Deep inside pale skin and fair hair, it was when I really started seeing. But that wasn't enough, no. Luna's the kind of girl where you have to give everything if you want anything in return, because fuck, she doesn't take no for an answer. I guess she'd lived her whole life without people listening, because hearing is where I started to learn. I'd lie in bed counting her footsteps tap out a rhythm on those nights where she couldn't sleep, slowly memorizing the method to her madness. And just like everybody who takes the time to listen, I fell in love with her.

It wasn't anything for the books or the movies - we didn't have that fierce, consuming affection that would blot out the sun or extinguish the stars. No, it was lazy afternoons while she braided feathers into my hair and endless nights silent under the sky tracing patterns into the nether. It was something long, low and quiet - the way she always was and what I always strived (but ultimately failed) to be, gentle with a hint of fire hidden beneath layers of velveteen darkness.

But things change. No, people change. Luna's dark hair has turned matted and her star-gaze eyes hollow. She's shaky and unsure and too thin. But I promised a long time ago that I'd never let anything hurt her, and if there's something I pride myself on, it's that I never break my word. They might be careful, fragile things and I've placed too much on what is easily broken, but I'm too stubborn to give up on her. On us. (Not yet, not ever.)

She is: Seventeen Years Old
She lives in: The Woods
She is played by: Hannah Marks
Her song is: N/A

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Alicia Klare

| Deceive - to mislead or falsely persuade others |

You watch her with narrowed eyes as she smiles at someone, talking with eyebrows raises in interest. She reaches up to push a bright red lock behind one ear, her ice blue eyes warm. The picture of innocence, with a soft, kind expression on her face. But you know better. It's hard to forget the girl who seems kind at first, telling one exactly what they want to hear. You thought she cared. Of course, to your shock, the next day everyone knew your secret. You quickly learned that you aren't the only one- Alicia Klare betrays people every other day without ever feeling sorry for it. You hear that she wants to be a reporter when she gets older, since she's a brilliant writer. She's make a good reporter- a heart of stone and a gentle smile that can pull words out of a person so easily that it's scary. You've seen a sort of creativeness in her, though, and a slight soft spot for kids, but that doesn't make up for the things she does. And her parents don't even know- she's so polite around adults, her parents think she's the sweetest girl ever. You watch her pass you by, that winning smile on her face a cruel glint in her eyes. She glances at you quickly, and her eyes immediately soften. Turning your back on her, you glare at the floor. You refuse to let her hurt you. Not again.

She is: Seventeen
She lives in: District Nine
She is played by: N/A
Her song is: N/A

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