The Other Side of the Glass

Chapter 2: How to Break Into a Capitol Protected Room (Cry)

Super mad at my little sister right now for getting me sick (coughing on people is not very funny). Lost my voice for TOO long and I had to talk quietly while feeling miserable. (Rachel can kindly take the blame) Now, I'm back on the computer! (YAY!)

P.S. Can't wait for the Hunger Games midnight premiere. I'm definitely going! Who else is?

P.S.S. This chapter was hard to write because my cat's leg, head, knee thingy, and fur, was in the way. I had to keep scrolling up so I could see what I was typing.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Hunger Games

Being pushed into the Justice Building (as I call it) brings back memories and not necessarily good ones. I remember going in the elevator before I was brought into a red room. Many people came and went, but only one goodbye was really stuck in my mind and that was the one when Fira came. I haven't thought of a memory likes this ever since the Games.

I sat in the room kneading my hand on my knees and sometimes fiddling with my trident necklace. My family has just left and the next person was coming in.

I was surprised to see Fira come in alone. Usually, all of the tribute's friends would come in together (or that's what I heard) to say goodbye, but there stood Fira with tears in her eyes.

"We don't have much time." She said in a rush. I didn't say anything as she sat down across from me. "The rest of the gang is coming in next." She gave a reassuring smile.

It didn't work.

"What am I supposed to do?" I asked. My emotions seemed so jumbled up, I felt like a human blender.

Fira just gave me a small smile. "Don't let anybody change you, not matter what. You're smart Kyra, use that as weapon. You also already have an ally. You already have the upper-hand."

"There will be Careers!" I protest while throwing my hands in the air.

"When was the last time they had a smart Career?" Fira offers. "Look me in the eyes Kyra Rivers." She then makes me look her straight in the eyes. I stare into her blue eyes with hopelessness.

"To win, you can't just have a brain. To win, you can't just be strong." She brings her right pointer finger to the side of her head before tapping it three times. "You have to be head strong."

We both laugh before the inevitable subject is brought up. "What about Cory?" I ask. Fira stares at me as if she can see right through me.

"What about him?" She says quietly.

"Only one of us can live, not both!" I throw my hands up once more.

"You love him, right?" Fira said.

"Yes."

"Then think about now and you can worry about later than." The door is shoved open and two tall Peacekeepers appear.

"Time to go." One states in a raspy voice.

Fira quickly hugs me. "I'm coming home." I whisper in her ear as we hug.

"You do that." She replies.

With those words she exits the room.

I don't realize I have been standing still for the last ten or fifteen minutes until Hercules starts shaking me.

"You okay?" He asks.

"Yeah." I shake my head. "I'm fine."

The sudden urge to do something stupid and daring makes me do my next action. I spin on my heel and begin to make my way to the elevator.

"Where are you going? Magikka will be here any second!" He yells.

"I have to go somewhere." I call without a look back.

"We're supposed to be discussing the plan!"

I turn around and begin to walk backwards. "We'll do it on the train." I shrug as I keep walking.

He looks at me like I'm stupid. "We're supposed to tell the tributes the plan on the train!"

"How 'bout you do that and I do what I want?"

He shakes his head as he gets farther and farther. "NO!"

I give him a "whatever" gesture before turning around. "We can improvise!" I can hear his loud stuttering as I push the elevator button. "Besides, we don't even know their strengths yet, do we?" I call behind me. He doesn't even try to stop me once I'm in the elevator.

The elevator ride is dull and boring and I find myself tapping my foot and wishing there is no more music to annoy me. Finally, the shining doors open to reveal the familiar style. Two rooms were on each sides of the hall and only a few people (who look like they're part of the lower areas in the District) are already lined up at one of the doors. Two guards stood in front of the doors and didn't make any eye contact with anyone.

I go up to the one with no people at it and give a smile innocent smile and put my hands behind my back.

"Excuse me." I call and make my voice go an octave higher. They both look down at me with raised eyebrows. Whoa! They are tall! They must be new to, because I have never seen them before.

"Yes, Miss Rivers." One says in a really squeaky voice. He has mousy blonde hair and is really thin. His huge eyes take up most of his pointed face.

"You do realize you're not supposed to be here." The other says in an emotionless voice. He has black spiked hair and wise blue eyes. His muscles are bulging and his features make him look like he is about to kill you.

"Yes, but may I ask if Fira is in the door behind you?" I give the squeaky one puppy dog eyes.

"Ye-" Squeaky toy begins but is cut off by the stare of Mr. Brick. "No, no you can't." He corrects himself.

"But, please!" I beg. "I promised our friends that I would tell her something IMPORTANT!" I whined.

"Can't you just tell us?" Mr. Brick asks.

I hesitate before replying. "NO! IT'S A SECRET!" The people at the other door begin to stare.

The two guards look at me like I'm a present that they don't want, but will have to deal with.

"Oh, please sir! It's URGENT!" I beg.

"I'm sorry, but we can't." Squeaky toy says.

What am I supposed to do now? I tried whining. I said the "magic word". I even came up with an entire story! What does it take to get pass them? I can't just randomly gain a magical power to teleport into the room.

Hmmm….Maybe, I don't have to.

I begin to whimper before wiping my eyes. I tried to think of a sad moment in my life (before the Hunger Games, of course). Hmm…the day my pet goldfish (Goldie-I caught him myself) died! The tears begin to flow. I was devastated that day!

The guards exchanged a look as I put my head in my hands. Mr. Brick sighed. "Come in quickly." He opened the door. "You only have four minutes!" Squeaky toy says before the door is slammed.

I smile, definitely a newbie. The older ones would've shot me on the spot.

Fira stood up and stared at me with wide eyes. "Sit down." I instruct. "We have a lot to discuss in a short amount of time."