Chapter 1
She's Clove Hartwood, President Snow's RUNAWAY daughter who up until now doesn't even know her. She was not raised in the capitol she was raised in District 2 her mother's district. She is 15 and was raised to kill President Snow but was not yet ready and then all was change.
~Reaping Day~
Clove was trembling.
It was the day of the reaping when all 12 year olds to 18 year olds are required to go to the District square to witness the reaping of the 2 tributes who would bring honor and pride to their district. Julius Dove was District's 2 announcer.
"Happy Hunger Games!" He says "May the odds be ever in your favor, This year of course we would choose 1 courageous young man and woman who would be honored to represent District 2 in the 74th annual hunger games, Ladies First" He goes to the Girl's ball and carefully shaking it. Clove became suddenly nervous, She had a bad feeling about this day. And finally, Julius already picked someone
"Clove Hartwood" he announces. Clove was shocked, She didn't expect this. She was not yet ready.
"Come forward dear" says Julius sweetly. The other girls sighed in relief and made way for her. She walked forward unsure of what was she doing and soon she reached the platform. "Boys Next!" he says when someone was walking forward he was a boy taller than her. 'Muscular, He could win the games' thought Clove.
" I volunteer!" He shouts
"Well then come forward" says Julius. The boy came forward and was walking towards Julius.
"Name please" asks Julius
"Cato" he says
"Last Name?"
"Just Cato" he says more firmly
"Well then, Everyone District 2 tributes Cato and Clove Hartwood!"says Julius, The crowd cheered. Cato was smiling, waving like he's some kind of star. Clove didn't move an inch, She was quiet and waited for the Mayor's speech to end, She was afraid, even though she was trained to kill President Snow she wasn't trained for the games.
'Clove don't be stupid being in the games is the best chance of killing him. What difference does it make you'll also be required to kill in the games' Clove thought. And soon the mayor's speech ended.
They were asked to stay in the Justice Building to have one last moment with their family before boarding the Train. Clove's mother came.
"Listen, Clove this is the best chance of killing him once your in the capitol find him kill him." Says Clove's Mother. Clove didn't respond, She was still and quiet waiting for the 3 minutes to end.
"Do you understand me?"
She nodded, knowing she didn't have any choice. Her mother didn't care of her executed when she killed or attempted to kill President Snow, she just cares of him being killed, being gone in this world.
"Time's up." Says the guard and her mother soon leaves without saying goodbye.
Another Came In. This Time it was her childhood friend Jin.
"Jin" says Clove as she runs into his arms. They hug each other
"Survive Clove, remember the training we had in the woods and the training center" says Jin
"Yes, find water, food, shelter, and kill"
"As soon as this is over you'll be alright no need to be afraid your strong Clove and I know it. You'll definitely survive in the games,Promise you'll survive and live"
"Yes"
"Time's up" says the guard
"Jin!"
"I'll be fine Clove remember your promise" and soon he was gone. Clove was left all alone again
~Train~
They soon boarded the train.
Clove was shocked the train is full of luxury items the carpet, the table, the dinnerware, Everything! She sat quickly in the couch near the fireplace and near Julius. She still wasn't smiling. While Cato was beside Julius already enjoying the things around them. He also offers a drink to Julius who gladly accept his offer. During the ride Julius and Cato were talking about District 2, The Capitol and the Games. Clove was silent ignoring them and just quietly sits in her place.
"Sweetheart, you should try and eat something dear, you have been quiet for an hour" says Julius giving her a slice of cake and mango smoothie.
"Thank you" says Clove and accepts the cake and the smoothie and starts to eat the cake.
"So how old are you, sweetheart ?" asks Julius. Clove was annoyed she wasn't use of people calling her other names besides her name.
"15" says Clove, remembering what her mother had thought her 'RESPECT'.
"Ahhhhhh… One year younger than Cato , your quite young looking for a 15 year old like you, I thought you were like 14" says Julius honestly
"Thank you, usually people would assume I'm 16 or 17"
"They're blind, for such a young looking lady like you, beautifully built. Wouldn't you agree Cato?"
Cato smiled at Clove."Yah they need their eyes check" Clove was unsure on how to respond, It was the 1st time somebody complimented her and she was a little happy. Her mother never complimented her this way.
"Well, sweetheart Cato is right they need their eyes check i think its about time to meet your mentors, I'll look for Leo,please wait and enjoy why dont you talk so you could know each other better remember its better to have a fellow district tribute as an ally than a fellow tribute you'll know why when Leo and Lars tell you" says Julius as he left.
Clove remained on being silent ignoring the fact that Cato was there in front of her.
"Clove Hartwood? I think I've seen you before on the woods with someone" says Cato starting a conversation, Clove tensed up, She was in the woods everyday with Jin, Her childhood best friend.
"Maybe your mistaken" lied Clove
"No, I'm serious i saw you with Jin before, you were training" says Cato
Why does he knows Jin and why he was in the woods I'm sure no one was there when we were training
"You said your name is Cato, I'm sure you have a last name or something" says Clove, carefully changing the subject
"I do have, but i... I dont want to use it, they would just compare me to Jin, my brother. I would prefer not to say it besides your the first person i have tell you this so please keep it a secret"
"Your Cato Alexanderson?"
"Yup thats me!" exclaimed Cato laughing " I knew you where her"
"Her?"
"Yah, your the girl thats been in my brother's head for a long time"
What Jin likes me? What does he mean by i was the girl that been in my his brother's head for a long time?
"Ahahahahahhaa, I was just joking ,what i meant is that you were Jin's best friend, I mean anyone can compare her to you, you have the same eyes and the same hair i think that's why my brother likes to hangout with you, you really look like her"
"Whose HER are you talking about?" asks Clove demadingly
"Well, looks like our two tributes here have started a fight already" says an unfamiliar voice, Clove turned around and saw Julius along with two Blonde hair guys the other was tall and the other one was 2 inches shorter than the other. The shorter one Leo Michaelis, 70th hunger games victor at the age of 14 and the Tall one Lars Michaelis, 68th hunger games victor at the age of 16, they were the Michaelis siblings who have both won the hunger games.
"I'm sorry i seem to have forgot my manners it was just a little argument, nothing really trivial" says Clove
"Lets start the basic questions" says Leo
"I think both of you already know who we are" says Lars
"No need for introduction" says Clove sharply
"I like this girl!" says Lars
"First question how old are you?"asks Leo
"16"answers Cato
"15"answers Clove
"Family?" asks Leo
"Is this necessary? Because I dont think knowing our family would help us in the games" says Clove, annoyed by the question
"I'm starting to think your the best district 2 female tribute i have ever met in my life!" says Lars
"Choice of weapons?" asks Leo moving on
"Machete and Spears" says Cato
"Knives and bows and arrows" says Clove
"Good weapon of choice,sweetheart" says Lars
"We're finally here" says Julius, Clove quickly stood up and peeked near the window. The Capitol it was so beautiful. She was finally here. In her father's lair"
This is my first fan fic. I am glad to accept your suggestions
To be continued