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My alarm clock went off early. I did it on purpose. I quickly got out of bed and grabbed the bag I packed the night before. The ride to District 2 would be long, so I grabbed food out of the fridge. Before my parents could have a chance to wake up, I ran out of the house without looking back.
I knew I was making the right choice, it didn't seem right but I knew what I was doing. I was earning respect. I knew someone who would understand. Although I had never met him, I have overheard my parents talking about him. He sounds like he was overlooked, like no one ever bothered to hear his side of the story. I wanted to meet him. I wanted him to see what his hunting partner's daughter came to be like. I am running away to District 2, I'm meeting Gale Hawthorne.
I bought my ticket with whatever money I managed to get a hold of. I got on the train and waited, waited for it to pull into the station. I heard the whispers around me. They were talking about me. It was really cruel. They act as if I had no feelings, I was just a face, nothing more. A woman made eye contact with me, then quickly looked away to whisper something to the man sitting next to her. He rolled his eyes, and whispered something back. The couple had to be only twenty years old, but they were gossiping like they were teens.
Anger bubbled inside me. I didn't want to draw any attention to myself, but I couldn't stand this. I stood up and walked over to the man and woman. I spoke with anger,
"Why?Why is it that you have to talk about me?" Tears were burning in my eyes. They simply sat there, staring in me. I didn't expect an answer. I walked back to my seat, and fell asleep, dreaming of only what I will become, and people like them will never cross me like that again.
"Excuse me miss, excuse mw but you need to get off the train." I was still groggy when I woke up. A conductor was gently shaking my shoulder. Although she seemed nice enough, I don't trust anyone. I mumbled a thanks and got off the train. District 2 is really big, I hope I'm able to find Gale, or this will all be a big mess up, then explain to my parents why I left in the first place. It was only ten, so the streets weren't too crowded. I walked around, looking for some kind of map or anything to help me find Gale.
I ignored all the stares and whispers. What felt like hours of walking never got me anywhere. I decided to get something to eat, I didn't realize how hungry I was! I tried to go unnoticed as I walked into the square with my head down, but it was hard to not notice me. The most famous Capitol toy. I feel like the Capitol plays with me, for everyone else's entertainment. I went to the fruit stand and bought and apple. It was bruised and mushy, but the best of all the apples. As I turned around a certain store caught my eye. The sign read Gale's Meats.
How ironic was it, that he hunted his whole life, then opened up a butcher shop in another part of the country? I couldn't even imagine my mother's laughter if she ever found out.
I casually walked in. No one was on the line. I approached the counter. I tall, dark haired man was looking down.
"Welcome to-" He stopped talking when he looked me in the eyes. He softly said Katniss to himself.
"Are you Gale Hawthorne?" He walked around from behind the counter. He smiled as he said,
"Yes. Wow, you have your mom's eyes." I could hear the longing in his voice. I heard enough from my parents to know that he loved my mom. I pushed all the thoughts away. I was here for a reason and I wanted to get to the point.
"Gale, you have to help me." I stopped talking to bring the next sentence together, "I'm going to kill President Paylor.I ran away just for your assistance." He looked at me in disbelief. Now that the words actually came out of my mouth, I couldn't believe I was doing it either. How could I expect him to trust me? Now I will most likely get reported to the Capitol.
"Your reasons may I ask?" Gale had a mischievous smile on his face. I took another deep breath,
"I'm just a Capitol face. No one bothers to even consider if I have feelings." I was raising my voice as I ended my response.
"Alright, I'll help." I stared back at him. I don't know why, but I expected him to say no. He was a rebel who worked so hard for a new president, now he is just killing her off. He continued speaking,
"I have an extra bed. You can sleep here tonight. We will begin tomorrow." Everything was working out, but I knew eventually something would go wrong.
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