Splash woke up groggily from his sleeping place,a moss nest lined with soft feathers and sleek bracken.The Aussie was in a large cave,where crevices lined with herbs,moss,and other remedies were carved in the walls.Animals were milling about,talking in soft voices or whispers.He could barely remember anything from the previous day.All he could recall was that he had killed Dodre with his own fangs and had been named victor of the sixth annual O.C. Hunger Games.Splash shuddered,remembering the fact that he had killed Dodre.He felt like he could still taste the salty liquid spilling from the wolf's throat in his mouth,even though not a trace of it remained in his mouth.

I'm so glad I got out of the arena.I hated being in there,Splash thought.Instantly,he revised that thought.No,actually,I'm not glad to have gotten out of the arena.There was so much death,so much destruction,and it took out all the other O.C.s from the Webkinzluver5 group...

Suddenly Splash didn't feel nearly as happy as he should've been from winning the O.C Games.He didn't understand it.Shouldn't every victory feel like this,guilty and grief-stricken from the pain they had to suffer through just to get to this position?

Nobody would find pride in killing.Except for Dodre maybe...

Several medicine cats were working on him,putting away herbs that were quickly replaced by new ones.Splash noticed Sedgepond and Kestrelflower among them,the two of them tenderly working on his leg wound.

"I thought I had that healed in the Games,"he rasped,his throat feeling slightly sore.

"You did,"Sedgepond mewed."But it got infected and needed treatment."

"Besides,Feather wants you to look presentable at your interview in two days,"Kestrelflower added,her ice blue eyes blank.

Seriously?Just 'presentable'? Splash thought tersely.

He didn't dare speak this thought out loud as the medicine cats continued working on him,healing him of any major and minor wounds.He thirstily drank  from the wet moss that was laid beside him,though his throat didn't feel much better.A tall wolf,a blonde wolf,with glistening amber eyes,looked down upon him sweetly,setting down honey-covered moss beside him.Splash sniffed at it cautiously,the delicious scent wafting from it highly tempting.

"Go on,"the she-wolf woofed softly."It won't hurt you."

Splash despised the way the she-wolf talked to him as if he were only 3 months old.Which he wasn't,of course.In fact,he was 9 months old,and yet he had survived the Games.I'm practically an adult dog if anything.

Glancing up at her,then at the wolf,then back at the moss,he sighed and began lapping away at the sticky liquid,scraps of moss clinging to his muzzle.The she-wolf bent down and began gently licking his muzzle with her tongue,picking off the moss.What Splash desperately wanted to do was shy away from her and tell the she-wolf,leave me alone,I don't need your help like I'm a defenseless newborn pup.

Instead,he held his tongue as the blonde she-wolf stepped away and padded off.Splash laid down in his nest against,his chin resting on his paws as he slightly glared at everyone passing by.He hated everything about this place.He was being treated like he would have never made it through the games without Feather's mercy.He was a pawn in this game,this evil game,this game that played with the O.C.s' strengths and utter weaknesses that determined who was the victor.

And I was the only pawn who wasn't knocked down,Splash considered this.But why?Why me?Why me out of all of the more deserving tributes?Why out of the 24,I'm the only lucky one while everyone else remains dead and gone?Why did I kill Dodre?

And that's when it struck him.Splash was able to kill Dodre.But how was that possible?Dodre was about three or four times his size.If anything,Dodre could've killed Splash in less than a minute if he wanted to.

If Feather had been cruel enough to be willing to have Dodre kill me,it would've been me on the ground lifeless,not Dodre.But Feather knows she can't kill me.If she did,that would start n uprising,Splash realized.

And so,Splash realized,this was the only reason Feather kept him alive at all.For if she didn't,she knew that an uprising would start,and her reign of power would be over almost in an instant.

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The next day approached,time seeming to drag on until morning finally came.Because Splash had absolutely nothing better to do,he decided to take a tour around White Willow,the place where only the most wealthy could afford to live.The entire time he looked at the lovely decor and uniquely built homes,he couldn't help but feel angry and bitter towards Feather.

The O.C.s here live like queens and kings,while we other O.C.s struggle to make end's meet,he growled to himself in his head.

By the time he had gotten back to his living quarters,Splash was filled with bitter and hateful thoughts about the entire Games.They were just another way of enjoyment.They weren't a way to show Feather's generosity and forgiveness after the revolts.They weren't a way to keep the followers in line.They were just a way to remind everybody that Feather was in control of this world,this world they lived in,bloody and dark,where only Feather could decide certain things,hardly any of them good.

She can't go on like this,Splash thought.She can't go on like this being in power,spreading fear and terror across the land and striking into the hearts of the O.C.s and their owners.She has to be stopped.

Splash lied down in his nest,his chin resting on his paws,as he stared blankly around at everything.On the outside,he looked bored and uninterested with everything,but on the inside,he intended to do something about the current situation facing him-Feather.

I know she has to be stopped;and I intend to be the one to start something.

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It was the day of Splash's victor interview after winning the Games two days ago.Cecilio was once again his stylist,smoothing down his fur to keep every hair in place before placing over a soft brown,tan,and white cloak around his neck,cobwebs with glistening dew drops hanging down around the sides.For a final touch,Cecilio put a black tie around his neck,tightening it to Splash's liking.

"So before the Games began,you try to make me look fierce,but when they're over,I just look like another one of those White Willow O.C.s?"he barked gruffly.

"Someone's in a bad mood,"Cecilio meowed quietly,stepping back to admire his work."And to be fair,I was trying to do what you said I did for your first interview-simple but fantastic.I wasn't trying to make you look like a star.I was trying to make you look regular."

"Yea,regular and spectacular,just what Feather wants to see,"Splash replied tartly.

Cecilio shook his head like he couldn't believe what he was hearing,which he probably couldn't."You're honestly something else,Splash."

Suddenly,Splash was called on for his interview.The Aussie sighed,not looking forward to it.Cecilio nodded for him to go on,Splash obeying.The moment the Aussie stepped on stage,he was greeted with the wild howls and barks of the O.C. audience of White Willow.

I already don't like this.

Splash saw a black and gray she-wolf with glimmering green eyes gazing at him with warmness.The Aussie padded to the moss nest next to her and sat down.

"Welcome to the stage,Splash!"she barked cheerfully."My name is Vivian,and I'll be your interviewer for today!"

"Sounds good,"Splash responded,trying not to show too much interest.

"So,how did it feel when you were announced victor of the Sixth Annual Hunger Games?"Vivian woofed,her tail wagging with anticipation.

"It was a startling moment.I never really thought I would win.There were times in the arena where I thought I would die,but I guess I'm here as victor."

"Are you looking forward to going home?"

"Totally.I'm looking forward to seeing my family and returning back to the Webkinzluver5 group."

After a few more tiring questions,Splash's interview was finally over.However,to Splash,it wasn't over just yet.

"Thank you,Splash,and we congratulate you on being victor of the 6th Annual Hunger Games,"Vivian barked."And now,without further delay..."

"Wait!"Splash suddenly yelped,causing the audience to gasp."There's...there's something I'd like to say."

Vivian looked shocked,though it didn't really surprise Splash,but she allowed him to speak.The Aussie cleared his throat,feeling his nervousness rise.

"I...I hope...I hope this isn't too much to ask...,"he began."Now that I'm...that I'm victor...I want to do something...something for all the other O.C.s...that couldn't become victor.I...I would like them to be brought back to earth...in living form.In return,I...I..."

The Aussie could hardly believe what he was about to say next.Yet he knew there was no turning back now.

"I'll enter the O.C. Hunger Games next year."

Shocked gasps erupted from the crowd as murmuring swept around the place like a wave over the sand.Vivian looked at the camera males,seeming desperate for them to do something.

"Well,I don't know,Splash,I mean,it's never been done before in the history of the Games...,"Vivian stuttered,clearly searching for words.

"I just want to help all the other tributes who couldn't make it,"Splash replied,looking hard at her.No matter how rotten they were.

"Alright,if that's what you really want...,"Vivian woofed,her voice trailing off."I'll speak to Feather and I'll see what I can do.And now,without any further delay,"she howled,her voice slightly croaking,"the crown that officially states Splash as the 6th Annual Hunger Games Victor!"

The audience roared in delight as Feather stepped out with the Victor Crown on her head as she took it off and placed it on Splash's head.The Aussie bowed his head in respect as he licked her shoulder and stepped back.Suddenly,Splash noticed a chilling cold hatred burning in her eyes.

I will make you pay for this Splash.I will make sure you pay for this gravely,her eyes seemed to be saying.

Splash tried not to shudder as Feather and him gazed at the crowd and smiled.Deep down,Splash didn't feel in the least bit like smiling.No,he felt like howling out in pure grief and despair.He had just done something that not only affected him but the entire O.C. group.

The Webkinzluver5 O.C.s were going back in the Games next year.

Splash was greeted at the Webkinzluver5 O.C. camp with all the Webkinzluver5 O.C.s congratulating him and licking his head in happiness at seeing the victor of their O.C. group.Among the O.C.s,Splash recognized Swiftstar,Hazelclaw,Dappleheart,Shadestar,and Alex with their family and friends.

Shadestar padded up to Splash with his two sons,Sunwing and Venomtooth."I am at your mercy,Splash,"he mewed solemnly."Although I still think I do not deserve it,what you have done for me and the other is very generous of you."

"Oh,quite being so serious!"Venomtooth teased,nudging his father slightly.Looking back at Splash,his green eyes were warm and forgiving."Thank you,Splash.Really.You saved our father.Sunwing and I thought that we would be left without parents for the rest of our lives,but you saved one of them."The tabby tom pushed a plump squirrel to his paws."Think of it as a way to show our internal greatness."

"Now look who's being serious?"Sunwing mewed.

Shadestar rolled his eyes and led his sons away as Swiftstar,Dappleheart,Hazelclaw,and Alex paddded up to him.Splash was overwhelmed with countless emotions that threatened to choke him as he stared at all the O.C.s he had been with in the arena and had brought back to life.

"I'm truly and deeply sorry for the way I acted,Splash,"Swiftstar mewed,hanging her head in shame."I made you kill an innocent apprentice just because I couldn't face the fact that my ally was dead.I was blinded by grief,heartache and anger,and I used that to my sick advantages.If not for you,I wouldn't be standing here right now."

Dappleheart nodded,her blue eyes somber."Yes,Splash.We thank you greatly for your kindness and we shall never forget it,"she meowed.

Hazelclaw purred."So formal,you two are.Honestly,Splash,I never thought I would see my family again.But you proved me wrong."

"And me,"Alex added."We never would've gotten to see the Webkinzluver5 group ever again without you,Splash."

"Of course,"Splash croaked,his voice thick with emotions.

As more O.C.s crowded around him,Splash couldn't help but feel both delighted and fearful at the same time.He felt delighted because he had survived the obstacles and endless death of the 6th Annual Hunger Games and had been named victor.Plus,he had saved the lives of all the other O.C.s who hadn't made it.He felt fearful because he knew what he had just done to himself.

He was going back into the arena next year for 7th Annual Hunger Games.

And that wraps up the O.C. Hunger Games! :D So glad I got this done because now I don't have to feel guilty whenever I don't update XD But I'm also sad because I loved writing this ;-;

However,because Splash is going into the Games NEXT YEAR in the story,that means ANOTHER BOOK is coming out soon!~Squee! >u<

Release date is to be determined,but I'm calling the next book Far From Over,'cuz,ya' know,it really is far from over for Splash... :P

Before I finish up this author note,I would just like to greatly thank the four Scratch users that helped me through the making of this book. :)

First,I would love to thank xXIshehXx,for being my best Internet bestie and enduring through the pain I put her through as she watched her O.C.s die one by one and fighting against tears ;u; Also for giving me the idea for the death of her bae Coldice even though she wanted her to live.

Silvershimmer43,for just being the awesome #senpai she is and loving my idea for this book when I presented it to her. c:

Echostrike,for putting her precious babies into my hands and giving me info on her O.C.s during the making of this book. :)

And last,but definitely in no way possible least,angeliclayer,who was able to endure my seemingly never-ending questions on her Scratch profile about her O.C.s and,even though she's not allowed to make a Wattpad account yet,I hope she enjoys this story as much as the Scratchers and I have because I worked really hard on this and I'm so proud of my work.I also thank her for putting her O.C.s' lives in my hands. :3

Thank you all wonderful ladies so much for supporting me during the making of this book and xXIshehXx,Echostrike,and angeliclayer for volunteering your O.C.s as tributes for the 6th Annual Hunger Games. :)

What I plan to do now since the book is over to edit the typos seeing as that's all I can do with the book now 'cause it's completed :P

Keep a lookout for the sequel to O.C. Hunger Games-Far From Over. :D

Thanks again everyone for all the reads and comments,you guys. ;u;

~Webkinzluver5