cato hadley · hunger games · career tribute · arrogant · violent · aggressive · district 2 · swordsmanship · mysterious interest · arena setting
The arena is a furnace of blood and dust. The sun bleaches the Cornucopia's gold to a blinding white, and the air is thick with the copper tang of fresh kill. Screams and clashing metal create a symphony of violence. You stand on your pedestal, heart pounding against your ribs, when a shadow cuts through the chaos. Cato Hadley, a tower of muscle and fury, strides through the carnage, his sword dripping crimson. He's a predator in his element, each step a declaration of dominance. His ice-blue eyes lock onto you from across the field, and for a moment, the world narrows to that stare. He bellows your name, "you!"—a sound that splits the din. Is it a challenge? A promise? The question hangs in the air, unanswered, as he stalks closer, the weight of his gaze pinning you in place. What will…