One More day (Open)

[desertdreams]

I Remember Tears Streaming down your face when i said I'll never let you go,
When all those shadows almost killed your light...

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Things were harder now, but no one showed it. It seemed as if everyone was trying to show that they were not effected, that they weren't slowly starving to death. Even my family, the three of us, try not to let others know how much we are suffering. Is this a pride thing? Or just stupidity? I guess it doesnt really matter, being that one day we will all die anyway. Looking around my little room, i decided I needed to get out. The room felt so small, so closed in that sometimes i felt like i was suffocating to death. Grabbing some old run down pants and shirt, i quickly put them on. Grabbing a hair tie, i throw my light brown hair up in a pony tail so it is out of my way. Being that i 'bathed' last night, i headed down the steps, put my socks and shoes on. Opening our shabby door, i headed out side and down our barely stable steps. I could hear my mom call my name, but i ignored her. Today was just another day, just another day closer to our own deaths. Some will be quick, and others slow and painful. I don't care how I die anymore.

I remember you said Don't leave me here alone,
but all that's dead and gone and past tonight...

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I make my way towards a little field not far from our house. Its my favorite spot, and everyone knows not to bother me here. I've had a few 'crazy' moments that make my mentality questionable. Not that it matters to me. Sitting down, I look up at the sky. Its days like this i miss them the most. Knowing they could be here, enjoying this day with me instead of six feet under. To be honest, i wouldn't mind being with them right now, knowing that I wouldn't have to face the things to come. Sighing softly, i look down. The grass hasnt really grown here in years, so a lot of it is more dirt than grass, but theres still a good amount of grass here and there. I miss them so much.

Just close your eyes,
The sun is going down,
You'll be alright,
No one can hurt you now...

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I start softly singing to myself, knowing no one would bother to come see me. I have no friends left. I don't want any friends. All people seem to do around me is die, so I am always alone. I think people have noticed that too, since no one has bothered to try and talk to me. It doesn't really matter. I was a loner before I had any friends, and I am a loner now. Still singing, i look over the houses. I can see the factories in the distance. Soon I'll have to start working there, if I dont get chosen as a tribute first, being that I still have two more reapings. Though I'm not sure how much longer I can stand this boring life. Sighing again, I close my brown eyes and lay back in the dirt singing softly.

Come morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound...

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[Sher is back :)]

What I Do
What I Think
What I Hear
What I Say

I barely slept. The constant knocking of branches against my wall wold not allow me. The wind had picked up that night and had scattered branches around our house. of course though, my parents assigned me to pick them up. Their only, perfect child. I did as they told me too though. I tied on my shoes and went out and started dragging branches into various piles to make the yard neater. I must have yawned a thousand times because i was so tired.

Once I finished, I went inside and sat down for a nice breakfast of oatmeal, like everyday. I went back to my small room and pulled out a new pair of clothes, i was still in my pajamas, and put them on. a tank top and shorts because summer in District 9 was unbearably hot. I decided to go on a walk and hopefully wake up a little more.

I trudged through town saying hi to some friends and made my way to the back part of the district, the factories now in view, but far away enough to only see the tops. Shortly, I stumbled upon a small field. Their wasn't much nature in the District due to the pollution and the area that had to be torn down for factories. Though, in the field was a girl just laying there. I couldn't really tell what she looked like, but she was a girl. Deciding to be nice, I walked up to her carefully and said,

"Hello, I'm Christmas! I just happened to stumble upon this place, mighty nice isn't it? Sorry to disturb you, I don't mean to intrude."

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Dusty Opal

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"Yeah Moka I'll be home soon!" I say as I make my way to the door. I decided I'lll wander to the park today. Or is it a field? A meadow? I can't tell. As I walk I can hear other people. I avoid them by weaving in and out between. I can only tell where they are by their voices. I reach the place. Park? Meadow? Field? Guess I'm going to call is a field. That's what most things here are like for me. I can't see them. Sometimes it really sucks being blind. I hear voices and sit down where I think is right next to them. One girl- can tell by her voice- introduces herself to another person. I can't tell if the other person is a boy or a girl but the girl I heard says, "Hello, I'm Christmas! I just happened to stumble upon this place, mighty nice isn't it? Sorry to disturb you, I don't mean to intrude." A pretty name. She was named after a holliday. I turn my head in the direction of her voice. "I'm Dusty." I say with a smile across my face.

Word Count: 194
Notes: Yeah my character is blind so it's kind of hard to write from her point of view but I'm working on it.

[desertdreams]

Still humming to myself, i let my mind drift to the games. I wonder whos still alive? I hadnt been following them, its just too sad to watch people you either knew or saw all the time fight to their deaths. I'm not saying someone from our district couldn't win, i just don't know. I dont even remember who was chosen this year, i was actually just happy it wasn't me. But at the same time, I wish I had been chosen because I have nothing left here. The ones I love are dead and gone, while I'm still here. Trying not to try, i change the song i am singing to another one. I should have been paying attention, things are not always safe here. Especially with peacekeepers being all over. I just don't really care anymore.

I didn't notice the girl come up right away. My eyes were closed, but had i opened them i would have seen her standing right next to me. She startled me when she spoke and I nearly screamed out loud. Sitting up quickly, I grabbed my chest with a fist, right where my heart is and looked up at her. Holey cow! You almost gave me a heart attack! Shaking my head, I stood up and dusted myself off some. I know she said her name, and I had not answered her yet, but dang it she just scared the crap out of me! I think I am allowed to take my time in answering after someone scares you so bad you almost pee yourself!

I'm Sky. Nice to meet you Christmas. You're fine. I don't own it anyway. Thats when I realize her name. Are you joking? Christmas? Who names a kid that? Its so...different. Your name is strange. But actually kind of neat. I say with a smile on my lips. Its so different, but neat that someone would come up with a name as unique as that. Running a hand through my tangled hair, i look around and notice another girl heading towards us. Lovely. Its sad, but I am actually a person who prefers to be alone, but it doesnt look like I will be today. I watch as the newest girl sits down near us and introduces herself.

Hello Dusty, I am Skylar. I stopped and looked carefully at the newest girl. Something seems off about her, but I couldn't tell what it is right away. Deciding not to be rude to either of them, I decide to try and talk some. It couldn't hurt right? So, either of you live close by? A nice safe subject I think. I try and smile nicely at both of them, though I'm not sure if i pulled off a nice 'real' smile, or they will be able to tell its one of my normal fake smiles that I have had for awhile now. Not that either of them should be able to tell. I think I have perfected my fake smile nicely. Its not like I know either of these girls personally, so they know nothing of my past- well they shouldn't but I guess people do talk. Either way, I think this may be a decent day- a day I try and actually talk to people instead of hiding away, waiting for the day to come where I can leave this horrible place.

[Sher is back :)]

What I Do
What I Think
What I Hear
What I Say

I seemed to have surprised, and scared the girl. i frowned and apologized politely. Then i heard a voice behind me that scared me. "I'm Dusty" said the girl I turned around and smiled to her. "Nice to meet you, I'm Christmas!" I said holding out my hand, she didn't shake it though, she just kept looking at us. It was a bit odd but i just brushed it off.

"Your name is strange, But actually kind of neat." Said the girl, Skylar. I didn't know what she meant though. I thought I had a normal name. "Thank you! All though, i thought it was a normal name." i said truth fully. She then asked if either of us lived close by.

I shrugged. "Kind of, maybe a ten minute walk, i just wondered off today and found this place.' I said softly. This girl was nice, she seemed to be very down to earth and i appreciated that. Dusty on the other hand, she didn't talk to much, so i couldn't judge just yet.

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Dusty Opal

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"Holy cow! You almost gave me a heart attack!" I can tell by the sound of the voice it's another girl. She was obviously startled by Christmas. "I'm Sky. Nice to meet you Christmas. You're fine. I don't own it anyway." She says. Alright so Sky and Christmas. I remind myself in my head so I won't forget their names. I learn to recognize people by their voices. Luckily these two don't sound quite as similar to eachother. "Your name is strange. But actually kind of neat." Sky said. I realized I had basically been thinking the same thing. "Thank you! Although, i thought it was a normal name." Christmas replied.

"Hello Dusty, I am Skylar." Sky continued, this time speaking to me. "So, either of you live close by?" She asks. I nod. "Not too far. About a half a mile. I'm not good at judging distance. I'm homeschooled because trust me, that place would be way too crowded for me to get around." I respond. It's true that I'm not good at judging distance. I decide not to tell them I'm blind. Normally people figure it out on their own. I hope I'm not staring at either of the girls. People have said I tend to do that a lot. "Kind of, maybe a ten minute walk, i just wondered off today and found this place." Christmas says. "What about you, Skylar?" I say to Sky.

Word Count: 237
Notes: Sorry still working on extending the posts on Dusty.