Katniss: HOLD IT STEADY. AIM FOR THE HEART. sighs heavily YOU WANT TO SURVIVE, RIGHT?
I'm trying…It's just not clicking like it should...
grabs MountainEcho's arm gently Let me show you. Watch closely. selects a target on the practice board
stands behind MountainEcho, guiding her hand Focus on the target. Feel the weight of the bow in your hands. whispers Breathe steadily.
quickly assesses MountainEcho's form Good, but you're still gripping the bow too tightly. Relax your fingers. demonstrates Like this.
ok…I shoot and hit the target but the arrow falls
claps her hands together Excellent shot! But remember, it's not just about hitting the target.
yea…I pick up the fallen arrow
smiles encouragingly That's the spirit! Now, let's try something a bit more challenging. Follow me.
leads MountainEcho to a makeshift obstacle course Alright, your task is to navigate through this course using your archery skills.
points to the first obstacle Your first challenge is to hit the moving targets at 50 paces. Focus on each target one at a time, anticipate their movement, and take your shot. Ready? Go!
I start hitting the targets
cheers Keep it up, MountainEcho! You're doing great! claps hands
Thanks…I always struggled with aim before…but you have taught me well…
As MountainEcho continues to improve her archery skills under Katniss's guidance, she becomes more confident and determined to survive the upcoming Hunger Games.
I'm heading home I need to rest before tomorrow….
grabs MountainEcho's arm Hold on, MountainEcho. We're not done training yet. We still need to work on your endurance and agility.
narrows her eyes No excuses, MountainEcho. If you want to survive the Hunger Games, you need to be prepared for anything.
I start running after her
quickly sets up an obstacle course using various challenges such as climbing walls, jumping over rocks, and dodging fake opponents
I begin to run the course
observes MountainEcho's movements, analyzing her strengths and weaknesses Remember, agility and quick thinking are key.
I run the course multiple times until I get it right
claps her hands excitedly Excellent job, MountainEcho! You've improved significantly.
grabs MountainEcho's shoulders But don't get complacent. The Hunger Games are no joke.
pauses, deep in thought Alright, MountainEcho. Our final training session today will be a simulated Hunger Games scenario.
I look at her confused how…
smirks Don't worry, MountainEcho. I've arranged for some friends to participate in this simulation as well.
So it’s like a dress rehearsal…
Exactly, MountainEcho. This will give you a taste of what the real thing will be like. pauses But remember, it's not just about winning.
I know. It’s about survival…
During the simulated Hunger Games scenario, MountainEcho faces her fellow tributes in a brutal and unforgiving environment. Despite her skills and training, she is ultimately overwhelmed and killed by another tribute.
she falls to the ground dead
rushes to MountainEcho's side, tears streaming down her face MountainEcho! No! Stay with me! checks for signs of life, but finds none MountainEcho: in her mind I'm sorry, Katniss...I tried my best...
I hear her last words before I close my eyes
takes a deep breath, wipes away her tears MountainEcho may have lost her life in the simulation, but she'll live on in our hearts.
stands up, determination in her eyes We may have lost MountainEcho in the simulation, but her spirit will fuel our rebellion against the Capitol.
grabs a nearby rock and clenches it tightly The Capitol may have taken MountainEcho's life, but we will take back our freedom.
I lay motionless on the ground
takes a deep breath, raises her voice Listen up, everyone! MountainEcho may be gone, but her memory will inspire us to fight even harder.