I'm sorry it's been so long... A lot of personal things have happened and I just haven't found the time or the inspiration to keep writing. I found it though... I guess that's obvious since theres another chapter... yeah I don't even know. I should be updating more now that I have the inspiration back though! So thank you for reading all you lovely people of the world. You're all wonderful.

Disclaimer: LittleBumbleBee does not own the Hunger Games

The next morning was murder. Literally. Beetee had created some simulator that would be just how Panem was going to be. We had to go in there and try to find Teddy. Each time we went into the simulator Teddy and Derek would be located in a different District. After I found the words in the crown I had snuck out of my room and found Finnick and Marshall. They didn't believe me at first; I had to show them the engraving. Marshall was completely sold that this was a message from people on our side in the Capital, but Finnick was hesitant. He thinks it's a trap since they know very well that I'll do anything to get them back. If it means giving myself up for Teddy to be returned safe to our parents I'll do it. Derek deserves to be with his family too. I have to do it. In my head there's no other way.

"Lily? Are you alright sweetheart? You haven't been looking so good since you woke up this morning." Mom asked. I shook my head slightly, trying to put on a smile.

"Yeah I'm fine… I just need some alone time." I muttered softly. Mom bit her lip slightly looking over my shoulders.

"Go back to bed; you really don't look so good… I'll tell them you're sick, get some rest sweetheart." She softly kissed my head then watched me quickly exit the training room. I practically ran to my room. Once I was in the safety of the small area I threw myself onto the bed, not bothering to take off the training suit. My whole body was freezing. My lips felt like they were blue, I couldn't feel my toes or fingers, and shivers were making my teeth chatter together. I don't feel sick at all. I know for a fact that this place is warm, plus being in the jumpsuit and under the blankets should make me feel warm. But everything felt like I was back in the first days of the Games; when the arena was covered in the blanket of icy cold snow. All the memories suddenly came back to me at once. The tribute being ripped to shreds by the mutt, Finnicks big stunt, the spiders, watching Stephen become a human torch. All I wanted was to be held in Derek's comforting arms. Why him though? Finnick was the one I loved… Or at least I thought I loved… Derek played us for the longest time. Finnick had him pretend to choke him to death. The thought of the two of them caused my head to throb. I can't take this anymore. Everyone's training right now. It would go unnoticed if I just accidentally slipped off of the top of the building…

"Lily?" I sat right up, snapping back to reality. I turned my head over to the door and saw Marshall standing there with Finnick. I put on my best fake smile and nodded my head, ignoring the throbbing sensation that pulsed through it.

"Hey… You guys are supposed to be back with the others training." I said as happily as I could. Marshall and Finnick glanced at each other, obviously not believing that I was fine.

"You left the training room pretty fast… Are you alright Lily?" Finnick asked after he and Marshall had walked into my room and closed the door.

"I'm fine Finnick. Would you mind leaving though? I need some time to myself before we go risk our lives again." I muttered, not daring to make eye contact with him. Finnick bit his lip, but walked out of my room nonetheless leaving me with Marshall.

"I hope you realize that I'm not an idiot. I made it through those Games too. I know what it's like out there Lily. This whole thing isn't hard on just you. The rest of us are risking things too. See you tomorrow Lily." Marshall closed my door after he had left, leaving me there to process his words all alone in my room. After a while I laid my head down on the soft pillow and closed my eyes, for once in my life I didn't have a single dream that night.

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"Lily, are you dressed yet?" Haymitch called from the other side of my door. I stared at myself in the mirror for a few moments. Delia had custom made us each our own outfits for in the arena. She said that they should be able to withstand fire, acid, water, snow… Anything that the Capital could possibly throw at us; anything that they would dare to throw at us. My mother had come into my room earlier and had braided my hair for me just as hers was. When we stood by each other afterward we really looked like mother and daughter.

"I'm ready Haymitch." I slowly opened my door after I had pinned the mockingjay to my belt. Haymitch smiled a little bit.

"I've had so much work done to keep myself looking young and healthy, but I would've never guessed that I would be going back into an arena. Hell, I would've given up every drop of alcohol before I would've thought about going back in." He muttered while we walked down the hall together.

"They aren't going to have any liquor or wine in the arena Haymitch… How are you going to cope with that?" I asked him. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Haymitch shrug.

"I don't know sweetheart, but once we get those two boys back and that stupid Snow is taken down I'll drink a whole bottle." He chuckled lightly.

"How is he even alive still? He's well over 100 isn't he?" President Snow is quite older than Haymitch, and he's seventy five… I never really thought about how strange it is that President Snow was still alive.

"I don't know sweetheart… We could've sworn that he was dead back when your mother and father thought that they won the rebellion; but when he suddenly came back a few years later and had Paylor assassinated… I don't know. No one really does for that matter. Maybe we can get him to tell us right before we kill him for good." Haymitch said darkly. I gulped slightly, the thought of killing still not very wonderful to me. He opened the door for me, to reveal everyone that would be accompanying us in the arena, dressed and ready to go. Finnick held his trident in his hand, letting the top half rest against his shoulder while he talked with Dad and Gale. Marshall was in the corner talking to Johannah, the both of them wielding large axes that Beetee had custom made for the two of them. Beetee had made me a bow with some arrows that was almost just like the one Mom had. Haymitch rested his hand on my shoulder.

"You'll do a good job in there sweetheart… Don't let your team down alright?" He whispered to me. I smiled and gave him a soft hug.

"I'll see you once we win Haymitch. Maybe this time we can finally go home…" Haymitch smiled softly and waved to me while he walked over to his group on the other side of the room we were all in. I took a deep breath before I slowly made my way over to my mother.

"Ready Lily?" She asked me once I had stopped and stood next to her. I nodded a tiny bit, not really sure if I was indeed ready or not.

"You'll be great honey… At least we're in the same group, yeah?" I smiled at her somewhat sweet comment.

"Yeah, you, me, dad, Finnick, and Johannah… Sounds like a perfect team." Mom just rolled her eyes and put her hand around my shoulders while she lead us to our group.

"We'll be on the ground in five minutes. Please go to your groups and prepare for landing." Delia said over the intercom. I quickly walked over to where Marshall was with his group.

"Hey… Don't uh… Don't die in there Marshall." I muttered softly, slightly punching his shoulder. Marshall just laughed at me and pulled me into a hug.

"You too, kid. I'll see you at the after party alright?" He said, a smile forming on his face. I couldn't help but also smile.

"Yeah… At the after party… Save me a drink." Marshall chuckled and looked over his shoulder.

"Bye Lily… Thanks for everything." I watched him pull his jacket on over the skin tight shirt that Delia had made just for him.

"Thank you Marshall… I wouldn't have been the same without you and Finnick." I waved goodbye to him while I went back to my group and tugged my jacket on.

"Don't look so glum Lily; we're going to see them all after this is over." Dad said to me after he had adjusted his belt.

"What if this is the last time we see everyone though?" I asked softly as we all got into the seats and buckled in when the hovercraft got shaky as it began to land. Finnick ruffled my hair slightly.

"We're all going to see each other again Lily. All we need to do is get Teddy and Derek; then kill Snow. We have this in the bag." He soothed. I remained silent the rest of the decent. Soon enough we were on land, the doors opened and each group paused to look at one another before ever so slowly we all exited and went our separate ways.

"Everyone remain armed. Remember that we're at war." Johannah whispered to us as we walked through the vacant streets of the Capital. After a few minutes of walking with our weapons raised we heard a low rumbling noise. We all froze, our backs facing in while we formed a tight circle looking for our enemy.

"What's that?" Finnick muttered. I turned my head and saw a bright pink building, the same one that Mom had pointed out to me when I was first coming to the Capital as a tribute. This time the building didn't look the same though. There was something… different. It took a moment, but finally I saw it. Ever so slowly the building was shrinking.

"Mom… What's going on?" I asked starting to get slightly nervous. There were a few high pitched screams before a loud boom shook the streets and smoke stained the air with its scent.

"The war has officially started. Don't you dare turn your back to anything and stay alert! They're coming after us now. Whatever you do kids, just remember. Keep your eyes open!" Dad yelled when we started to hear guns being shot in the distance. I raised my bow and arrow, ready to shoot at any time. Ready to take the Capital down. Ready to get my little brother back. Ready to get Derek back. They can't stop us. This time we're ready and we won't let Snow survive. This time we're keeping our eyes wide open.

And there you have it, chapter two! Sorry if it's not the best thing ever... It'll get better I pinky swear! If you have any questions or if you were confused with this story or the first one May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor please PM me... It bothers me when I get them in the form of reviews... But anywho please review! I love hearing what you think is going to happen next or what you think of the characters (no flames)... It makes me smile every time. Chapter Three will hopefully be up soon! Have terrific days!

Keep Your Eyes Open,

LittleBumbleBee