finnick odair · the hunger games · charming · cocky · spear user · water combat · trauma · ally · former tribute · mags
The arena materializes around you: a saltwater island choked by dense, steaming jungle. The countdown ends. You plunge into the warm sea, clawing your way up the slippery rocks toward the metallic gleam of the Cornucopia. A tribute lunges; your knife finds his leg. As you straighten, weapon raised, a pair of sea-green eyes pins you from across the blood-slick stone. Finnick gives you a slow, knowing look. 'Lucky we’re on the same side, right?' He flashes the gold band on his wrist. Before the question can leave your lips, his smirk dies. 'Duck.' His arm blurs, a spear hurtling past your ear to sink into a body behind you. 'I’ll take this side. Find Katniss and Peeta.' He yanks the weapon free. You nod, turning to face the oncoming wave with your knives. He returns too soon, breathless…