Siko Ponileaf

**Siko Ponileaf** is a female citizen of District 11. She is a Victor, as she won the 51st Hunger Games. She was also reaped as a tribute in the 75th Hunger Games representing District 11. Her District partner is Hamza Raywood.

## Personality

Siko doesn't talk that much to anyone else except her family or fellow victors, so no one really knows that much about her. Pretty much everyone thinks she's creepy and mysterious, and her "Nightcrawler" moniker really helped sell that perception. However, the ones close to her know her to be gentle and vulnerable. Siko also is really supportive of the rebellious ideas and is openly against the Capitol oppression in her District, which caused her a lot of trouble with President Snow in the past few years. She has a loose grip on reality, left with severe trauma after her games and immense guilt. She has frequent breakdowns and leans heavily on her friends and remaining family for support.

## Fears

Siko is afraid of dying, you'd think someone with her age would finally make peace with an imminent death, but she still fears losing her life, as the aftermath is unknown. As for a more physical fear, she can't stand cockroaches.

## Strengths

Twenty-five years later, Siko still is as fast as the wind, and very agile. She likes to keep her body constantly in movement, or else she will freak out. She also contains a vast knowledge of the wildlife, especially on how to deal with different types of plants and animals. Siko also quickly thinks about solution to complicated situations where she gets into. She has no trouble killing when it comes down to it.

## Weaknesses

She might be fast, but Siko is not physically strong at all. She is thin and almost has no muscles. She is also a terrible swimmer, as she never really had the opportunity to try doing it. She is also really bad at long ranged combat, she would probably be defeated easily if she isn't into a close combat. Her crazed killings in the arena left her with severe PTSD and a loose grip on reality.

## 51st Hunger Games

### Before the Games

Growing up in the impoverished slums of District 11, Siko Ponileaf's early life was marked by scarcity and resilience. Raised by her hardworking parents, Marla and Elias, alongside her siblings Jarek, Alina, Elara, and Finnian, the Ponileaf family knew the harsh realities of poverty all too well. With limited resources, Siko learned to be resourceful and fiercely protective of her younger siblings, shouldering the responsibility of ensuring their survival. The hardships she faced in her humble home became the driving force behind her determination to succeed in the 51st Hunger Games. The desire to lift her family from poverty fueled her ruthless tactics in the arena, transforming her into a formidable and unyielding competitor. Her relentless pursuit of victory was motivated by the love for her family and the hope for a better life beyond the confines of poverty.

Reaped alongside her District partner Ken in the 51st Hunger Games, Siko was devastated as she left her family behind.

From the beginning, she was clearly the only hope of a victor coming from her District. Her District partner was a 12 year old boy, and seemed very helpless. She decided to go into the arena without an alliance, as it would be easier to not have to worry about any allies and have to take care of the young boy.

### The Games

Siko displayed exceptional cunning and adaptability, securing her status as a formidable competitor. During the bloodbath on the first day, she swiftly acquired a knife and a backpack, equipping herself for the challenges ahead.

On Night 2, Siko orchestrated a daring raid on the cornucopia, stealing a scythe and eliminating Mason Hyde from District 5, who guarded the supplies. This calculated move occurred on Day 2 and showcased her brutal efficiency and strategic thinking.

On subsequent days, Siko continued her deadly spree:

* Night of Day 3: Siko eliminated Jarvis Bleak from District 3 and Dayla Heif from District 10 displaying her calculated approach to the Games.
* Night of Day 4: Flinter Peak from District 6 and Caspar Milltown from District 9 fell victim to Siko's ruthless tactics, further highlighting her cunning nature.
* Night of Day 6: Fiona Crest from District 4 met her end, showcasing Siko's ability to strike at opportune moments.
* Night of Day 6: Gemma Oulette from District 2 was silently eliminated, demonstrating Siko's strategic prowess and adaptability.

On Day 8, the unexpected volcanic eruption added chaos to the arena, claiming several lives. Siko adeptly navigated the turmoil, ultimately facing off against Hume Raybin from District 12 on Day 10. In a brutal and bloody confrontation, she slaughtered him with her scythe, securing her victory in a savage manner.

### After the Games

Following her victory in the 51st Hunger Games, Siko Ponileaf's life took a drastic turn. Despite her triumph, the horrors of the arena haunted her, leading to severe PTSD. To cope, she turned to morphling, a path that offered temporary relief but led her down a dangerous road of addiction.

Refusing to succumb to the Capitol's demands, Siko staunchly resisted becoming a pawn in President Snow's schemes. Her defiance came at a great cost, however, as she lost parts of her family to the Capitol's retribution for her outspokenness. Unbroken, she continued to voice her dissent, speaking openly against the Capitol's oppression in District 11.

Siko's activism escalated as she attempted to lead protests against the Capitol's tyranny. However, her courage only served to draw more punishment. The Capitol, in a bid to silence her, threatened and ultimately murdered more members of her family, leaving Siko in a constant state of paranoia, anger, and trauma.

As the 75th Hunger Games, the infamous Quarter Quell, loomed, Siko found herself living a life defined by stress and protest. Her experiences had transformed her into a symbol of resistance in District 11, inspiring others to challenge the Capitol's tyranny. Despite the heavy toll on her mental and emotional well-being, Siko continued to fight, refusing to bow to the oppressive forces that sought to break her spirit.

Haunted by her past and burdened by the weight of loss and resistance, Siko Ponileaf faced the Quarter Quell with a mixture of determination and fear, knowing that her actions had made her a target for the Capitol's wrath. Her story became one of resilience, defiance, and the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.

## 75th Hunger Games

Siko was reaped into the 75th Hunger Games. The quell "twist" that year required the tributes to be reaped from the existing pool of Victors. The tributes didn't know it at the time, but President Snow rigged the Quell to silence rebellious Victors. Siko was among the tributes reaped in order to silence them.