A/N: Hi!

I'm back with a new chapter! I decided that from now on you can always expect a new chapter during the weekends(I'm way too busy during the week with...UGH...school!)

Answer to Guest: LOL, you happen to have an uncle whose name is Raff? What a coincidence :D

You think my writing is wondeful? Thanks I feel flattered! Glad you like the story!

Disclaimer:(Can't believe I forgot it in the first chapter): I don't own the Hunger Games(I wish I did. If I did, KatnissxFinnick would have been canon) The Hunger Games is owned by Suzanne Collins. I only own Raff and all my other ocs.

Ruby and I got dragged to the Justice building by the peacekeepers. Kind of an ironic name, Because they don't really keep peace and are hated by the districts(especially the poorer ones) ... Get it, haha...?

Ruby and I were both sent to separate rooms. Family and friends were given an hour to say goodbye to us. The door opened and Varenio, director of the career academy came in. He was a burly man with a glimming bald head and cold blue eyes. I always got the chills when I saw him in the corridors of the academy and now that I was alone with him in the room, I was nervous.

I gulped. "Sir, I-" He held up a hand to stop me. It worked.

He spoke, "Raff, it was not planned that you would be our male tribute this year."

"Uh, no sir."

"Normally Gerard should have volunteered, but he didn't do it." He looked annoyed. "For this, he will be punished ..."

"..."

"Even though you're only 14-" I'm almost 15. "I won't accept it if you fail. Your father is after all a victor. The victor of this year must be of our district, do you understand?"

"Y-Yes sir."

He walked towards the door and placed his hand on the doorknob. "Form an alliance with district 2 and, if they aren't too weak, with District 4."

"Yes sir ..." I sighed with relief as he left the room.

Not even a minute later, the door opened again and Rikka jumped into my arms. Idor was standing close to the door, looking uncomfortable.

"Big brother!" She sobbed into my chest. "You must win!"

"Rikka, I-"

"Promise me! Promise me you'll win! I don't want to lose my big brother!"

I said nothing. I couldn't promise her anything. Even though I was a career and was pretty good at throwing knives, there were 23 other children participating. Ruby was also quite strong and I'm quite sure I would lose in a fight against her.

That didn't mean I would give up. Oh no, I'm going to try everything to win. And maybe ... If I win, I can persuade Father to remove Ruby from the career academy. My sister in the Games? I rather not see that.

Ruby meanwhile calmed down a bit and it seemed like she was falling asleep. I looked at Idor.

He sighed and walked toward me. "Raff, listen to me: Don't get too close with the other tributes. You must think about yourself so don't try to help the other tributes , even if they are perhaps only 12. Got it..?" I nodded. Idor's older sister, Sapphire, was last year in the Games. She was in the finals, but had made the mistake to save a 12-year-old from District 6. He had murdered her as soon that she turned her back.

Since that day, Idor had a glowing hatred for the games, and he promised that one day he would avenge her.

I saw that Rikka fell asleep in my arms. I looked at Idor. He seemed to understand my silent question and slowly pulled Rikka off me and Ppaced her in his arms. He walked towards the door. Just before he went out he turned and looked at me hesitantly. He opened his mouth just to shut it again. He sighed again. "... Survive." He then left the room.

I almost groaned when the door opened once again, but stopped in time when I saw that it Were my parents. My mother ran towards me, which looked kind of ridiculous with her pregnant belly. She hugged me and wept with joy. "Oh my Raffie! I'm so glad that YOU have been chosen! I believe in you, sweetheart' Oh my friends will be so jealous now! Their sons aren't participating in the games now, HA! Remember: Flirt a bit with the public, you are a handsome boy, they'll love you and you have to win! Ok? Oh, of course you win! You have your father's genes after all! "

"Jade." My Father's stern voice cut her off. "Leave."

My mom puffed her cheeks before ruffling my hair and leaving the room. My father put a hand on my shoulder. "What are the other tributes?"

"Losers. They are losers, Father."

"And what are you?" He looked me straight in my eyes.

"I'm a victor, Father. '' Pause. "I'm a victor."

"And what do you have to do to keep being a victor?"

"Kill. I have to kill them all without hesitation."

He gave me a nod. "You're ready for the games, Raff."

Am I? Am I really, Father? Soon after he left the Peacekeepers came to tell me that time was up and escorted me to the train.

See you next chapter :p