just another day {arrows}

[knuckles]

Ikaia Miristioma
Oh, if the sky comes falling down, for you

Can't help but be happy for Katelyn. I ain't sure what it took to win these games, but I watched them constantly. Not gonna lie. I lost hope when Levi died in the bloodbath 'cause that's when most of the stuff goes down, but somehow she managed to survive. She killed three people, and I ain't a killer, and I don't think she would've titled herself with that long before the games, but everyone gotta fight in that situation. There's something 'bout her. 'Bout how she handles herself in the attention flooded to her across from the entire nation. Pa never talked much 'bout the games. He never talk much 'bout anything other than working and making sure the family was taken care of. I followed in his footsteps. Today is one of the only days I get off 'cause Katelyn stood on the stage giving a victory speech, and while I'm happy she won, at the same time it's bitter sweet. We lost one of our own. One brave enough to volunteer for the games, but I guess that don't matter anymore 'cause we have a victor. Now other tributes who are reaped for the games might not have nothing to worry 'bout. One thing that will always worry me is Kirito being reaped and sent into the games. He ain't a fighter, and I don't think I could ever live without him. Kirito is more than a brother. He's more than my twin. I love him in a way that nobody can ever imagine. I love cuddling next to him in bed when the nights are cold, or when we tell each other stories 'cause we're hungry, and we wanna keep the focus off the constant rumble in the stomachs. It's in those nights that we grew close. I guess being hungry a lot can also help in the games 'cause many times people go days without eating. It's something that I'm used to. Something that I'm sure most of the people in district eleven are used to. Ma and Pa always gave their portions of food to us as they grew up 'cause they wanted us to grow up strong. It was a horrible day when Pa died. Ma grew real sick, and now the portion of food I get are usually cut in half 'cause I wanna make sure Ma has plenty to eat. Especially in her weak state. She been getting better. Don't know what Kirito does with those plants I get for him, but they seem to help. Can't imagine life without Ma. Or Kirito that matter 'cause it was hard enough losing Pa. A large grin spreads across my face as I turn around and look at Kirito as the crowd leaves the square. I slowly wrap my fingers around his before following the rest of the citizens. I wanna talk to Katelyn, but I ain't got time 'cause Ma is still at home, and she needs us to feed her. Maybe one day I can talk to her. Hopefully I ain't going to the games when that happens, but I never know. Would someone save me like Levi saved the kid reaped for the games? I ain't sure, but it's hopeful to think 'bout. I'm just a teenager trying to live life. Trying to survive. "Kirito, do we got all the plants and herbs we need ta make ma some food when we get home? 'Cause if we don't, we can always make a pit stop on the way and let me gather some." My voice quiet as the words fall from my lips. It's kinda hard to hear with all the chatter going on as people walk away. Some people excited that district eleven has a victor. Others mourning the loss of a brother, son, cousin. "Oh! Can ya make that stew ya make really good? I could really use a bowl." I rub my hand against my stomach before shifting my stare into an innocent one. One I hope he ain't able to resist.

There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do

[Arrows]

<>Kirito Miristioma<>

The day had been a good one. With the district all sortsa excited and all for Katelyn an her victory. To be quite honest I ain't sure what I thought durin tha games. I wanted to believe that our district could getta victor but I sure as hell did not know for sure. Yet here I was with my brutha watching as the entire population of our district began dispersen from Katelyn's speech, which of course got so many claps that I could still here tha ringin' of those claps in my head.

It was as I turned away from tha stage that I noticed my brutha starin at me with his purty little eyes. I could not help but grin. He always seemed to have that powa ova me, the powa to make me smile like an idiot that is. Yet I would not want it any otha way. In a life where we barely get by having someone to lift my spirits up when I feel too low to even keep going is a life sava, literally. Also thanks to all tha hard work he does I get to stay home and get even more educated about tha plants I use to keep Ma up an going.

I still remember tha die our Pa died. Tha day where both Ikaia and I were forced to become to heads of our already sufferen family. Sure tha money we got from his death got us going, but it sure as hell did not last. Before even a month rolled on by and long before the new harvest we were all left with empty stomachs and thirsts. Not to mention Ma gettin as sick and stuff on us. Lucky for us Ikaia was able ta work while I was able ta do medicine, even if it is basic I help a lotta people even besides Ma. Still I hardly find myself one of da best, as they say.

The warmen touch of Ikaia's rough hands bring me back to the broken pathway that we trudge against. Usually durin this time I would be treatin' someone and Ikaia would be out in tha fields. However, thanks to our lovely victor Katelyn we don have ta work today. No instead we get tha whole day off, tha only day people in district eleven have gottin off in ova two rounds of ten years accordin to Ma.

So when Ikaia's sweet questions come a rollin into my dusty ears I cannot help but grin even more. He always works so hard so who am I to deny him what he claims to want. Also makin stew was not a hassel, in fact I always enjoyed makin it and watchin both Ikaia's and Ma's reaction to the swirlin smells of the bot as the mixture boils and bubbles.

"Sure, consida it done. Also yes I do have everythin' I need for now so we can just head straight on home." I felt my heart beatin slowly in my chest and &amp;nbsp;cheeky spark shot inta my eyes as I thought about whetha our hearts were beatin' at the same pace. Maybe they were, maybe they weren't but at least it was somethin' that made me smile as I walked happily with Kirito home.

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[knuckles]

Ikaia Miristioma
Oh, if the sky comes falling down, for you

Beads of sweat roll from the tip of my brow droppin' onto the ground. It gonna be anutha hot day outside. Nothing gonna make it better, 'cept being around my family. Ma and Kirito. My hopes of havin' some good stew runs strongah with e'ery passin' second. He always makes the best, and no matter what, even if it ain't the best, I'll still eat it 'cause I ain't 'bout to hurt his feelings. Normally he'd be at home right now slaving over a fire boiling somethin' for Ma. Today is different from e'ery other day though. It's amazing what a simple victor can do for a district. I wouldn't change nothin' today 'cause I get to spend time with my family. A large grin spreads across my face, and all I can do is stare at him and wait for his answer. Feeling his hand always brings some comfort. Even in the hardest of days when we both go to sleep hungry 'cause we ain't got enough, just feeling him takes it all away. My stomach growls just at the thought of eatin' some of his amazin' stew. It's nothin' much. Just a bunch of plants thrown togetha in some boilin' watah. Sometimes I wondah if Kirito loves me more than just a bruthah 'cause it wouldn't make much sense. It might be wrong in the eyes of the district, but can't blame us for tryin' to survive. It's through those nights that the bond grows strongah than evah. The answah to the question brings great joy into my heart 'cause it been a while since I had any good home cookin'. Yeah, he cook e'ery day and all, but most of the time he gotta get it done early for Ma. She don't stay up as late as I do 'cause of workin' in the fields. Harvestin' the plants grown steadily throughout the district. Most the time it way past the sun set when I get home aftah counting all the work done. Makin' sure that nobody snuck off with anything they ain't s'posed to. Sometimes I wondah if they just do this to make sure people don't getta spend much time with family. Listenin' to the sound of the dry grass crunchin' undahneath us as we walk towards home is a sweet song. E'ery time a grass crunches, it's like my heart beatin' along with it, and I only wrap my hand around his tightah 'cause I ain't nevah letting go. Ma always say to hold onto those ya love 'cause ya nevah know when they'll be gone forevah. Like Pa. Like all those innocent souls lost in the midst of the games. It's a horrible fate, but I ain't sure of nothin' that would evah change it. "Oh goody!" The grin grows largah with e'ery passin' second. "Ma prolly wondahin' 'bout us right now. But ya know what? Ain't nevah gonna let go of moments like this 'cause without one anutha we ain't nothin'. Pa would want us to stay togetha. If ya need anything when ya start makin' the stew, all ya gotta do is let me know, and I'll get it for ya as quick as I can." It's amazin'. And all I can do is stare into the sky as we move on 'cause this is the life. It's all I know. It's all I'll evah know.

There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do