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Cato x Clove
Synopsis: an extension of Clove's Death
"Cato!"
My name was called; I heard it and the tone of desperation in her voice when she said the name. I did not hesitate. I did not care come much noise I made at the time, I ran as fast as I could, my partner, my ally, Clove… she was in trouble!
I thought about my possible next targets, Lover-Boy from District Twelve was out, I know where I cut him… there was no way he would ever be able to use that leg again. Maybe his partner, that little tree bitch that killed Glimmer. Cat something… Katniss! Nah it wasn't her…
I looked around me, I'm halfway there… hold on Clove
It couldn't be Katniss, if I know Clove, then she could easily take power if it came to hand-to-hand combat, if it had been long distance, she would have been dead before she could utter my name. Who else?
"CATO!" I wanted to cry out, the way she said my name, I could tell that she was frightened, but of who… don't go off on me Clove! Don't you dare! Stay alive until I get there!
"CLOVE!" I call back… I increase my speed, faster though the dense forest as plants and thrones try to pick at me with everything they've got. That girl form District Five was probably to slink and cunning to stick around there for too long. That leaves…
Crap… NO! "CLOVE!" I yell desperate for her to answer, but there is silence, "CLOVE DAMN YOU ANSER ME!" no response… No… Please… please just let her be injured or something. Please good Lord, let it be that she can't hear me, or is too weak to utter a single word.
I push though the final bush and find myself looking out, at an empty clearing, the scene is empty, except for someone's rapid breathing. Then I spot her…
"Clove…"
Pain shoots though me as I run to her side. I lift her into my arms, and I can't even count how many times I find myself wishing I could trade places with her. She smiles at me weakly, and leans against my chest as she closes her eyes.
"NO CLOVE! Don't go! Stay with me! Com'on! Please Clove!" I'm half begging, half ordering her to stay with me, I can't… I can't… "I won't be able to live without you damn it… don't go Clove…" I beg her, I find myself shedding tears in her name… I can't go on like this Clove… I need you…
But it's pointless to beg or cry any longer, he breathing has stopped, and her body has gone cold. I hold her close to me, my ally, my light… Clove. I open my eyes.
I'll win, for both of us…
I smile, "Don't worry Clove, Thresh will be the first to go."