Chapter 2:

Arena

Okay I have come up with the arena design thanks to my friends Liliana and Claire. We have created a pentagon. It will be like the clock type arena in Catching Fire. This will a forest area, a beach, a jungle, a cornfield, a mountain area, and a medow. Each section will have it's own disastor and creatures, which my friend Claire created. I'm going to skip some time and just go to the arena after some stuff that needs to be added.

I wanted to shout or do something, but I was paralyzed. I didn't want my little sister to be in the Games. I watched in horror as Kayla made her way to the stage. She had tears in her eyes. She came over next to me. I wrapped my arm around her to comfort her.

"Let us give a round of applause to our tributes. And remember 'May the odds be in your favor'." Ranger said. her chirpy voice was horrible to listen to.

Peacekeepers took us all inside the Justice Building. I didn't want any of this for the both of us. They were about to separate us when I stopped them. "No she is my sister. We'll have the same visitors." The Peacekeepers put us in the same room.

I hoped that they didn't bring Caleb here. I didn't want him to worry any more. That fact that his two older sisters were headed off to die was enough for him. When the time came I would let Kayla killl me. She wasn't going to die with all those other tributes. If one tribute had to win I would make sure Kayla won. I will protect her even if it killed me before she got to win.

The door open to reveal my grandmother Katniss coming in. I raced towards her before Kayla could and wrapped my arms around my grandmother's small figure. My eyes started to tear. I sobbed on er shoulder as she patted my back.

"Grandma I don't want to do this. I never wanted this. Kayla doesn't deserve to be here." I said sobbing. Kayla wraps her arms around my waist, sobbing as well.

"Stop crying Alexa. You need to be strong. These Games will test you beyond belief. Your grandfather and I barely survived. That is why you two will have to stick together." Grandma said. She let go. I could see her eyes watering. She wanted to cry but she didn't. She used her wrinkly hand to wipe away the tears that escaped.

"Alexa, listen to me. You are stronger then I ever was. I know you have it in you to survive this. I also know that when the time comes you will have to kill your friend. I also know you will sacrifce your self in the end." Grandma said, new tears escaping.

"Both of you stay safe, okay?" My grandma said. Those were her last words before the Peacekeepers came to take her away. This year the Capitol decided to not give us mentors Every tribute was on there own.

Luckly my grandmother had taught me to survive situations she had to go through. She taught me how to hunt and not get caught. She showed me how to use a bow,a knife, and even a crossbow. I had taught Kayla how to use a knife. She was a natural at it. She was an expert on throwing them. While I was an expert using the bow. It was so easy for me while the knife for some reason was hard to use. I hated close combat and felt safer attacking at long distance.

Ranger came into the room and with a whole bunch of Peacekeepers and they escorted us and the other two tributes to the train. I walked into the shiny silver train with Kayla right behind me. I walked into one of the cars. It was full of foreign food. I looked at all of the delicious treats that I've never seen before. Back in District 12 we did't have food like this.

Hell we would be lucky to have a loaf of bread. Back home the three of us would eat what I hunted and never sold. Meaning maybe a small squirrel or if I'm lucky a wild turkey. Kayla raced towards the food like the other two and grabbed whatever they could. Ranger left us alone for us to get to know each other and so we could indulge in peace.

Daniel was indulging himself with so mush food, that I knew he would get sick. To be honest Daniel didn't seem like much of threat. He was always picked on back home. He couldn't fight back. He was always weak. In the Games he would be the first to die. I just hoped that Kayla and I would at least survive the fight at the Cornucopia.

I have always watched the reruns of the Games to learn as mush as I can. I always knew deep inside that I would be chosen and look now here I am. The fight at the Cornucopia were always the most bloody. There everyone faught to get a bag and a weapon. If you didn't get a bag or a weapon, you would be screwed big time.

In the days that followed we had arrived at the Capital. We were forced to train with the other tributes. We had stations in which we learned how to survive. We learned how to use other weapons,start fires, and learned what to eat and drink and what not to eat and drink.

I had learned how to use a spear and a trident. It was a very unusual weapon to have. But I learned from watching in the past,is if there was something unusual it will be helpful in the arena. I had actually gotten good at using the trident and learned how to use two kamas.

Some girl from District 4 was better then me when it came to using the trident. Her name was Liliana andd she had long black hair that matched her olive toned skin. She was nice and I knew in the Games she would be a good ally. Even if it ment killing her in the end. The male tribute,Rain as he liked to be called, was a brute. He had shaggy blond hair. He was almost as big as Raze. The only thing different was Rain liked to start fights with any tribute that dared cross his path.

The two tributes from District 1 were even worse. Axel and Claire. Axel had short brown hair with green eyes. He was lean but was still a threat. He was an expert with swords. Claire had blond hair that went up to her shoulders and had blue eyes. She was better then Kayla at throwing knives.

A tribute from District 2 was the only other nice person there at of all the tributes. He was good with a morning star. He had jet black hair like me. His was short and spiked. He had brown eyes that looked dull but his personality was not dull at all. I could use him as a ally but I don't think I'd be able to beat him.

There was a red headed girl named Jessica and she looked weak but wasn't. She was only thirteen. Kayla and her were the youngest tributes. Everyone with the exception of Daniel were eighteen. She looked innocent but she knew how to defend herself. She knew how to use throwing stars and that surprised the other tributes meaning she was going to be a target.

The male tribute from District 8 was another good person. He had saggy brown hair with matching brown eyes. The other tributes thought of him as an easy target because he didn't look that strong or he wasn't that tall. But he surprised us by using a labrys and showing skills. This year the Games were full of skilled tributes.

Then there were the District 10 tributes who were complete snobs and they made me believe that they disserved to be with the careers. Star was better then me with the kamas. She was going to be a big threat for me. Her snooty partner was just as bad. Ren chose a simple weapon. The blow gun. The darts weren't posionous but if you knew how to shoot and you knew the human body, they could be a very dangerous weapon.

The next tribute I had to worry about was Cain, from District 11. He chose a sythe. That was a very dangerous weapon in his hands. He was tall and lean with black hair. He was also acrobatic making him more dangerous. Daniel was the weakest and couldn't use a weapon, but I knew better. He was probably doing the 'I'm just a weak scared tribute that doesn't know how to fight' act. Even if he was from my district I would kill him if he made a move.

The one person I didn't want to kill was Raze. He was of course good with the knives but he was better with a sword. I didn't want to kill him. we used to be best friends untill we both turned twelve. He was always nice to me. Killing him was going to be hard but if it came down to my sister or Raze, I would choose my sister.

It was the night before the Games. Kayla had fallen asleep. We had a plan to stick together untill the end. I was on top of the roof top. I was wearing a long sleeve red shirt and black pants. I watched as the Capital came to life. I hated them. How could they just watch twenty four, well in our case forty eight, kids go into an arena and watch them kill each other? They were sick people. I wished all of them would just die.

"Why are you up here all alone?" A deep voice said. I jumped and turned to see Raze walking up to me. He sat down next to me and watched the city.

"What, are you talking to me again?" I asked bitterly. I guess he never knew how much he hurt me six years ago. I felt instantly bad because I saw pain in his eyes. I'm guessing us not being friends anymore hurt him. Well why should he feel bad? It was his fault.

"Sorry." I whispered. I looked back on to the bright city full of life.

"It's okay. I disserved it. I know your mad that I just suddenly stopped talking to you for no goood reason, but I had a reason." He said still looking at the city.

"What was that holy reason?" I asked mocking him. He gave a small laugh. His smile and laugh made me smile. I still had feelings for him but I couldn't let that get in the way. I had to focus on the Games and protect my sister.

"The reason was because I... Well I lo..." He couldn't continue. He looked extremely nervous. I've never seen him like this. Even when we were friends.

"What? You can tell me I won't be mad." I encourged him. Why was I doing this? I was only setting myself up.

"I was in love with you and I couldn't bare the thought of you being chosen and then watch you die." He said softly turning to look me in the eye. This couldn't be happening. Why did this have to happen now? Why couldn't he have said it back home, where I wouldn't have to kill him and actually have a normal life?

Before I could respond he drew closer and his lips met mine. His lips were soft against ours. I couldn't help but kiss back. His hands rested on my hip and the other on my face. My heart was racing. I knew this wasn't going to be like my grandma and grandpa where they played the the star crossed lovers. In the arena we would face off and kill each other. He backed away and left. I was still stuned about the kiss. This wasn't happening.

Day of the Games

It was finally the day where we were sent to our deaths. "Remember what I told you?" I asked Kayla. She nodded. She knew the plan. Once we were there we would run get some weapons and a bag to survive. We had to get away from all the others including Raze.

We were finally separated and led to a lonely white room. There was a tube that would take me up to the arena. I stepped in felt the tube start to rise. I was headed to the platform where the other forty seven tributes stood waiting for the Games to start.

I looked out to see that we were in the middle of a medow. It was pretty big and trees surrounded the medow. A forest arena. Good, I was in my element. I looked for Kayla. She was on my far right. She was a fast runner and she could easly reach me. I looked out into the medow and saw a pile of weapons and bags mixed up. What caught my attention was the the two quivers and the bow in the middle of them. There were two bags next to one of the quivers full of arrows. One of the bags had dozens of knives in a pouch on top of it.

That would be perfect for Kayla. I had to make sure I reached there first. All the tributes were on edge now.

"Happy Hunger Games everyone. On this 125th Hunger Games we have a new rule. A rule that could benefit alot of you." A voice said ringing through the medow. I some how wasn't going to like whatever rule they were going to make.

"This year instead of one winner there will be four victors." Four victors? That ment Kayla and I could both survive. No. Not just us. Maybe Raze could come with us. The three of us with another tribute as victors.

The other tributes were now more on edge. Everyone was ready to step off their plate but knew better and stayed. If they tried to step off early they would get blown to bits.

"Let the Games begin." The voice started the countdown from sixty. I tuned it out a little bit and focused on what was infront of me. It felt like an eternity for the countdown to reach five. Only five more seconds and I could reach the weapons and bags that would hopefully keep us alive.

The voice finally reached one. In that one second everyone was ready to take off.

"GO!" The voice shouted and we were off. Fourty eight tributes were off to fight for their lives. I raced towards the quivers and bow. I pushed myself harder then I ever have before. I was running so much faster, faster then Kayla. I finally reached the quivers and the bow. I strapped on one of the quivers full of arrows and got an arrow ready on the bow.

As Kayla raced towards me some boy tried to get to her with a knife he had gotten. I aimed and shot the arrow. The arrow went through his neck. The boy fell to the ground, limp. His blood staining the grass. I got another arrow ready. He tried to trip her but I shot him. The arrow only hit his arm.

Kayla finally reached me and grabbed the bag with the knives and strapped the other quiver around her back. I put the bow and arrow back into my quiver and grabbed the other bag. I turned around to see another dead tribute. I saw Axel swing his sword. It made contact with Daniel's back. Blood squirting out. His body falling to the ground. Three tributes dead.

I saw Raze grab a sword and backpack. He gave me a small look before racing into the forest.

"Alexa come on. Let's go. Look out!" Kayla screamed. I turned to see some tribute running towards me with his spear ready to impale my body. Before I could get my bow and an arrow, a knife went flying passed me and made contact with his head. I saw Kayla with an outstretched hand. She had thrown the knife. She had just made her first kill. Just like me.

I grabbed Kayla's hand and ran into the forest. She had trouble keeping up but she managed. We ran futher in hoping to evade any tribute that would cross our path. We were on our own and fighting for our lives.

I know I have some spelling and grammer errors but please forgive me for that. Also I know I didn't add the interviews, but I couldn't write it. It was kind of hard. So sorry. I want to thank my two friends Claire and Liliana for helping. Review.