Day Z backed up, nearly to the ledge by the falls. The mist from the falls dampened her jacket, combining with the sweat that pooled on her back. She shouted over the roar of the water.<br/><br/>"Janiel was dying. She knew she only had days to live. She wished to save any girl tribute from her district that the gamemakers might force to take her place. She made me swear to take her place if she didn't make it to the games. Janiel hoped to make it to the field and die there, just being another tribute but giving her life meaning in saving someone else from home. She didn't make it. "<br/><br/>Day Z lifted her chin and stared Rye straight in the eye.<br/>"I know you hate me. I do'n't blame you. I have hated me for the last year. Dyson died because of me."<br/><br/>"Don't say his name. You have no right to speak his name. He was worth three of you and two of me!" Rye gritted from between clenched teeth. His fingers tightened on the knife.<br/><br/>"I have done what Janiel asked. I know I won't live to the end of the Games. I mean, duh. Can you even imagine me with the skill to stand against the Careers? I don't have your strength Rye or your intelligence, Eden. Do I want to die now? No, but I can't stop you."<br/>Day Z dropped her eyes to the stone floor, focusing on the trickle of water that ran back through the cave.