Okay, so it's been a while since I have updated this and I'm sorry for that but this semester in school, I really am trying to give it my best so I haven't gotten to update in a while. I hope that people are as pleased with this chapter as the first one.

I looked out of the window as we continued to drive. I felt Marvel's eyes on me but I didn't dare look back at him. "Glim," He said softly, sitting in the seat beside me.

I took a soft breath, looking at him. "Yes, Marvel?" I asked, laying my elbow on the table and using my hand to prop my head up as I looked at him.

"Are you.. Mad at me?" He asked me. I allowed my eyes to wander him for a moment. "I told you not to do it. I begged you." Tears were welling in my eyes now. "I know and I'm sor-" He started but my voice cut through his. "And-And now Rocky is all alone." I felt myself beginning to get worked up.

Marvel went completely silent, letting my words sink in. "You're right." He said softly, looking down at his hands. I took a hold of both of his hands, looking into his eyes. "You have to win this, Marv. For him." I said softly. "But that means-" I interrupted him again. "If it comes down to it, you've got to kill me." I finished.

"I won't do that. Ever." Marvel shook his head. "You have to!" I exclaimed, looking at him in disbelief. Marvel shook his head again, earning a sigh from me. Cashmere and Gloss, our mentors who also happened to be siblings, walked into the room.

"Hey guys." Gloss offered us a smile. I forced a smile back, hoping my make up wasn't a complete mess.

"Hi." Marvel and I said in unison, glancing at each other before looking at Gloss.

Gloss smiled slightly, nodding to Cashmere. "We're going to be your mentors. Anything you need to know or want to know, you ask us. We'll help you through this." Cashmere spoke, a smile making way on her face.

I nodded my head, glancing at Marvel as if to say 'this conversation is not over'. I earned a sigh from him but I shrugged it off, looking out of the window.

"So, um, what happens if we don't have any questions?" Marvel asked. Gloss smirked sightly. "That was a question." He pointed out, crossing his arms over his chest. I snickered softly, shaking my head.

Marvel sighed, looking at Gloss seriously. "Well then I guess you're in a good place, huh?" Gloss mumbled. "What about you blondie? Do you have any questions?" He asked me. I glanced at him, silently shaking my head and staring out of the window again.

Gloss shrugged, getting up. "C'mon, sis." He said, heading off out of the room. Cashmere followed closely behind him.

As soon as they were gone, I turned to Marvel. "You have to kill me!" I plead again. Marvel shook his head. "Would you kill me?" He asked.

I wanted to tell him I would never ever kill but I knew that would only further hurt my case so I took a deep breath before nodding my head.

"Yes, Marvel, I would. If I had a little brother who needed me then I would go home to him." I said softly.

Marvel stared at me thoughtfully before looking down to his hands that laid on the table. "Alright, fine. If it comes down to us, I will kill you." He said.

Tears welled in my eyes and a smile came across my face. "Thank you so much." I said softly.

The train pulled up shortly after our conversation ended. To say I was awe-struck was an understatement. The Capitol was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen in my life. It was like one of the places that you dream about and here I was, seeing this all in person.

I couldn't help but allow a grin to slide upon my face. As soon as we got off of our train, the crowd went nuts. I smiled and waved and blew kisses to the citizens before we walked off into the capitol building.

When we walked inside, I couldn't help but allow my eyes to roam the rest of the room. I was a naturally curious person but seeing the other tributes was something I was really wanting to know. I needed to size everyone up to even out Marvel and I's chances.

The chances were looking pretty good until my eyes landed upon him. He was tall, he had blonde hair and baby blue eyes and he was buff, very buff and not to mention, attractive. I stared for a minute before I seen his head turn to look at me and I quickly pried my eyes away.

"I think you have a little drool." Marvel teased and I slapped his shoulder, rolling my eyes. "Shut up." I mumbled, shaking my head.

There was another rather large guy but he seemed different than the tough-looking, blonde guy. He seemed chill. He was tall, with dark skin and cold eyes but, as far as I could tell, he was also independent and he didn't seem quite as dangerous.

I was snapped completely out of my daze when Marvel whispered "Come on!" and took my hand gently in his, softly dragging me along with him.

We split up soon after, Marvel going one way with Gloss and I going the other way with Cashmere.

She took me to the designers, where they examined me. After deciding I needed to be 'improved', they poked and prodded me for what felt like ages before they finally decided I was camera ready.

Then, they threw me in a hideous pink feather outfit and did my hair and my make-up to match it and sent me on my way.

I headed off towards the chariots with Cashmere, where Marvel and Gloss stood and I had to hold in the laughter that was threatening to escape. "Nice outfit." I called sarcastically, getting a glare from Marvel.

"You look like a pink cotton ball." Marvel retorted and I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, I know." I mumbled.

I looked around the area before my eyes landed upon the blonde boy again. He was with a short black-haired girl and they seemed to be keeping to themselves. I wanted to approach him and learn his name but then I remebered where we were and why we were here and I decided I'd better not. I would rather not get attached.

Then a thought crossed my mind. If I were to get attached to someone in the arena, like that boy perhaps, I wouldn't want to kill him.. The same stands true for anyone who would happen to fall for anyone in this game. So, what if someone were to fall for me? They wouldn't dare harm me or part me in harms way, would they? I doubted it.

My train of thought was broken when I heard Marvel's voice. "Let's form an alliance." He suggested, nodding towards the two. "Are you.. Sure?" I asked him. He nodded his head, offering me a smile. "Okay, let's go." I agreed, walking off towards the tributes.

"Hi!" I chirped, offering a wide grin. "I'm Glimmer." I added, glancing at Marvel. "I'm Marvel." He said, nodding at the both of them.

The blonde guy glanced at us, looking us over for a moment, his face remaining completely blank. "I'm Cato." He replied, glancing at the short brunette girl. She rolled her eyes but announced her name anyways. "I'm Clove." She spoke with disinterest.

I fought the urge to roll my eyes at the petite girl, looking at Cato and allowing a small grin to spread across my face.

"It's truly a pleasure." I purred with a nod and a smile, looking at Marvel. He was practically glaring at me but I shrugged it off.

Marvel cleared his throat, stepping up in front of me. "So, we were wondering if you guys would like to become an alliance with us." He suggested, looking between the two and then back to me.

Cato looked at the floor thoughtfully for a moment, Clove mumbling discouraging words at him. After a moment, though, Cato looked up at us and nodded his head. "That sounds reasonable." He replied.

A small smile spread across my face as I looked up at Marvel. He nodded in satisfaction. "Alright then. We'll see you later, then." He replied, smiling and waving before turning and heading over to our chariot. I stood there for a second, offering the two a warm smile before waving and heading back over to Marvel.

"And we're in." I chimed happily, getting a small smile from Marvel. "Yep." He replied.

The tribute parade started shortly after and it was going pretty good until district twelve stole the show. I turned and looked backwards at the district twelve tributes and then around at everyone else. Cato, Marvel and Clove all starred disapprovingly at the two but I just took a deep breath and turned around.

After it was all over, we headed back to our rooms to settle back down for the down. According to our district escort, Zoella Birch, we had a big day tomorrow.

So, I went back to my room, stripped off the ridiculous costume they had me in and then hopped into a shower.

I stood in the warm water for what had to be at least an hour before I laid down for the night.

When I laid in my bed, of course I couldn't fall asleep so I just looked up at the ceiling thoughtfully until sleep came over me.

And that is it for this chapter. I know it's slow but it's getting where it's going. Soon enough everyone will be battling to the death. Anyways, I hope it was enjoyable enough.