CHAPTER1

I sighed at the grim week I knew this one would be. The Quarter-Quell is announced tomorrow, where they add a terrible twist to the already horrifying games.

I slip on my hunting jacket and grab my bow. People say I have inherited the archery skills of my mother.

I head out the door to find Cara, my best friend and hunting buddy.

"Hey Kat"she said with enthusiasm. I was named Kat after my mother.

We headed out with out further words. When we got to the fence Cara checked for the hum of the fence.

"Dead?" I asked with sarcasm

"You really need to have asked?" We laughed for a minute or two before climbing through the fence.

Soon after, I heard the footsteps of a deer near by. I listened closely and aimed my arrow. When I shot I heard I thud as the dead doe hit the ground. I ran to it and pulled my arrow out of its eye socket. I picked up my kill and ran back to Cara.

"Nice shot!"she shrieked

"Thanks Cari"I replied

We ran back to the fence. I shot two rabbits on the way back.

When we returned we shared out the game, I got the two rabbits, she got the deer.

We embraced for a brief few seconds before saying our goodbyes and heading back home. Tomorrow will be a nightmare, and we are just bracing ourselves for the blow.