Disclaimer : I don't own The Hunger Games, just the OC.
Chapter One
Katniss's POV
"This is Johanna and Ruby from District 7. Johanna was Ruby's mentor for the 72nd games. Johanna won the 70th." Haymitch says, pointing at the two women on the screen.
"I thought there had to be a boy and girl." Peeta voices what I was also thinking.
"Unfortunately these two are the only ones left from their district. They have no choice but to compete together." Haymitch explains with a look of pity.
"They seem very close." I observe, noticing the way they look at each other - with pain and love.
"Well I would hope so considering they've been together for over a year." Haymitch exclaims, chuckling.
"Wait, what? They're a couple?" Peeta asks, as shocked as I feel. "How old are they?"
"Johanna is 21, I believe, and Ruby is 18." Haymitch explains.
"Yes. A very dangerous one too. Johanna won her games by spending the whole of training and the beginning of the games as a fake underdog. She waited it out until the last day before she showed her true strength. Ruby actually is a very friendly and humble person, but she is still extremely skilled at combat, and I certainly wouldn't want to cross her on a bad day." Haymitch says, a small smirk etches its way onto his face as the screen goes black. "During this games you will have to choose allies. No negotiation Katniss. There is no way you will make it through this Quarter Quell without a team to help you. You'll make your choice tomorrow at the training centre."
We just finished the opening parade and we are making our way to the elevator. Just as the doors are closing, two women rush through the door. I instantly recognise them as Johanna and Ruby and take note of their interlinked hands. "You guys look amazing." Johanna comments slyly.
"Thank you." I say softly, surprised by her friendliness.
"Our stylist is such an idiot."She complains, "District 7. Lumber. Trees. I'd love to put my axe in her face." Suddenly she seems not quite as friendly. I see a small smile appear on Ruby's face and think she is going to comment on this, but she stays silent. "So what d'ya think now that the whole world wants to sleep with you?" Johanna asks curiously.
"I don't think the whole-" I start.
"I wasn't talking to you." She interrupts and Ruby chuckles, shacking her head.
"Play nice, Johanna." She chimes softly, and Johanna simply grins at her.
"Will you unzip?" Johanna asks Peeta, sweetly.
"Yeah." He quickly complies. She begins to strip and I can't help but feel incredibly uncomfortable. Ruby rolls her eyes, yet with a look of amusement as Johanna winks at Haymitch.
Finally, the elevator doors open and the two of them make there way onto their floor. "Thanks. Let's do it again sometime." Johanna calls over her shoulder as Ruby laughs and pulls her out of sight.
"Thank you." Haymitch says, chuckling to himself, "Johanna and Ruby. District 7.
Ruby's POV
I wake up to someone softly saying my name and know who it is immediately.
"Five more minutes." I mumble into my pillow. She chuckles and lifts the duvet off the bed and I lay shivering. "Jo, I swear to God if you don't give me that back I'm going to snap your lucky axe in half." I warn her, and she chuckles again before laying the duvet back on me and sitting on the bed.
"We have training." She says, her voice suddenly cold and I look up to see her face. She looks tired and frustrated. I reach up to stroke her cheek before making my way out of bed and to the dining room for breakfast. "Eat quickly or we'll be late." She says and kisses my head before leaving me to eat.
I eat as fast as possible before going to get dressed and I walk out to the main room where Johanna is waiting for me. "Let's go." I say, my nerves increasing. She seems to notice as she takes my hand and rubs my knuckles with her thumb. We get into the lift and stay silent for the duration of the journey. When we reach the training centre we see that we are the first ones there, and we are met by a tall, dark haired man.
"You can just get started if you'd like. Pick your station, practice together if you want." He says and walks off to the corner of the room to sit.
I make my way to the martial arts station to find a woman waiting. She smiles at me and helps me onto the stage. "I know you already know what to do so let's just get into a match shall we?" She suggests with a smug look on her face, which a I quickly return. I bring my arm up ready to attack when I hear the doors open, letting us know that another tribute has arrived. I look to see Finnick watching Johanna with her axe and I smile. I've always liked Finnick. I turn my attention back to the woman and we quickly get back into the fight. We stay in focus for a while until I feel people watching. I turn to see Katniss eyeing the fight with curiosity and decide it's time for a break.
I make my way off the stage and walk towards Katniss. "Hi, I just wanted to apologise for yesterday. Johanna can be a little too forward." I say genuinely, trying not to chuckle as I remember that moment.
"It's fine, I guess." She says cautiously, almost like she thinks I'm tricking her. I smile and make my way over to Johanna, where she is working with the axe, as expected.
"You know, I think you've perfected the axe. Don't you think you should try something else?" I tease her and she smirks before jumping off her stage. She is just about to reply when we see everyone making their way to a glass station. We follow them and stand watching Katniss practice shooting her bow. "You've got to admit she's good." I say looking up at Johanna. She simply scoffs in reply yet I can see her interest in what Katniss is doing and smirk to myself.