CITADEL

Banner Story BZZZZT!!! As he opens his eyes, all he can see are bright lights all around. Blinded by them and the loud noises, Briar sits up and rubs his eyes to look around. “Wha—” A loud voice speaks from all around, as if through a microphone announcing to the people. “Ladies and gentlemen, the CITADEL Arena Games begin now!” the announcer screams at the top of his lungs. “What the…” Briar is left speechless. He stands up only to be blasted by the loud, deafening cheers of the energetic crowd. Lying around him are several others coming to consciousness as well. No time to think why and what… Better think of how… and with whom, Briar thinks to himself. He approaches the person closest to him, sitting on the arena floor lit dimly by a faint light underneath the surface. “What’s your name?” The girl looks around to make sure he i...