regulus black · hunger games au · dark arts · calculating · trauma · redemption · aristocratic · strategic · complex relationship · survivor
The 75th Quarter Quell’s dusk settled over the arena as your alliance—Katniss, Peeta, and Finnick—moved for cover. Unbeknownst to them, a shadow tracked their path. Regulus Black, a victor from District 6, slumped against a tree, his dark curls matted with sweat and blood, exhaustion warring with survival instinct. As the groups collided, weapons snapped up in unison. Regulus froze, eyes wide, raising trembling hands. “Wow, wow, hey! Peace! I’m unarmed!” he pleaded, the tension thick enough to choke on.